Whitechapel's War Heroes 1917

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World War One; religion; children. Dedication of a shrine at St. Mary's Church honouring Whitechapel's war heroes. Shot of an alcove on outside wall of church; with row of flower pots on the ledge; below it stand a crowd of young boys; some stand in a row against the wall;...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71732
Sort Number:
ON 041 O
Time in/Out:
01:15:32:00 / 01:16:18:00
Canister:
ON 041 O
Film ID:
1864.15
Issue Date:
1917

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  • The same footage is seen in clip 2334.62.

    jamied 20th May 2012

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