"Ye Merrie Monthe Of Maye" 1931

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Full title reads: "Oxford. 'Ye Merrie Monthe of Maye.' Centuries'-old custom of ushering in May-day at dawn with old English songs and dances, filmed for the first time."

Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Crowds gather around the clock tower of Magdalen College of Oxford University. Tilt up to...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8283
Sort Number:
31/036
Time in/Out:
01:24:37:00 / 01:27:09:00
Canister:
31/36
Film ID:
759.15
Issue Date:
04/05/1931

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