[Armistice Sunday]

1937 , Thetford (Norfolk)

Local sound newsreel, made by Ben Culey, showing Armistice Sunday parade and remembrance ceremonies

A view of the exterior of the Palace Cinema, Thetford. Armistice Sunday on November 8th, 1937. The British Legion march to the War Memorial and lay wreaths. The Mayor, the Corporation, the United Choir and the Salvation Army band are in attendance.

Featured Buildings

Palace Cinema; War Memorial

Featured Events

Armistice Sunday Parade / Remembrance Sunday Parade

Keywords

Armistice Day; Brass Bands; Parades; Remembrance Day

Background Information

Ben Culey filmed this local newsreel on a 16mm RCA camera which recorded the optical soundtrack as the film ran. He screened this and his other silent newsreels at the Palace Cinema he owned in Thetford as part of the programme. This newsreel began with Cat 225489 Thetford, Norfolk, 1937 - '[Armistice Sunday]' - Thetford Palace Sound News and continued with Cat 225492 Lakenheath, Suffolk, 1937 - '[Lakenheath Floods]' - Thetford Palace Sound News

Manifestations

[Armistice Sunday]

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