Warneford Funeral 1915

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Reginald Warneford VC funeral. Brompton Cemetery, London.

Shots looking over massed crowds in street. High angle shot of funeral service in progress. A priest or vicar appears to be in prayer. A group of sailors lower coffin into grave. M/S of sailors marching past camera. M/S of horse drawn...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
74892
Sort Number:
ON 194 O
Time in/Out:
01:37:53:00 / 01:39:16:00
Canister:
ON 194 O
Film ID:
2330.28
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  • The date for this clip is wrong - the funeral seen here took place on 21 June 1915.

    The location is Brompton Cemetery, London.

    The funeral is that of Reginald Warneford VC.

    SEE ALSO CLIPS 2324.41 AND 1942.60.

    jamied 1st May 2012
  • Thanks for clarifying this description.

    British Pathé 22nd May 2012

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