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  • Short Summary

    Trafalgar day is celebrated, Trafalgar Square, London.

  • Description

    Trafalgar Square, London.

    Full titles read: "TRAFALGAR DAY - Whilst World discusses 'parity Naval disarmament' - etc., Empire pays tribute to immortal memory of Nelson - who gave us the freedom of the seas !"

    L/S's of and M/S's of Trafalgar Square decorated with garland, floral wreaths and streamers. L/S's of floral tribute to HMS "Tiger".

    Intertitle reads: ".. A reminder of Empire !... HMS Lowestoft in the Navy, leaves Cape Town, after years of service, for home."

    L/S's of sailors climbing on board the warship. M/S's of sailors waving their hats in the air as the ship departs. L/S of the ship leaving the South African port.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    806.19
    Media URN:
    18694
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    24/10/1929
    Sound:
    Silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:41:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:34:08:00 / 01:35:49:00
    Canister:
    G 1653

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