Item title reads - "Robin Hood" and His Merry Men once again seize the City and hold the Mayor and Sheriffs to ransom, but this time for the Hospitals to raise £10,000. Nottingham Exchange Building, Nottinghamshire.
Robin Hood and his merry men pose with their bows and arrows pointed at the camera and laugh. The camera pans across them to a man dressed as Maid Marion, they all chant something. Various shots as they carry the mayor out at shoulder height and cheer. They carry a policeman off as well. M/S of the mayor and policeman sat with another man in a van. L/S as Robin stands on the roof of the van and chants or sings to the crowd. L/S as they drive off.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 22/03/1923
- Sound:
- sound
- Media URN:
- 23622
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 300.28
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:34:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:38:42:00 / 01:40:16:00
- Canister:
- G 965
- Sort Number:
- G 0965
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Appears in...
- Categories
- Sport & Leisure Religion & Politics
- WorkSpaces
- Lord Mayors of Nottingham Nottinghamshire
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jamied says
The location is the Nottingham Exchange Building.
What we see here is a Rag Week stunt involving the students of University College, Nottingham.
British Pathé says
Thanks. A fine effort from all involved in the event.