The Silver Jubilee May 6th 1935

1935 , Halesworth (Suffolk)

Cat no. 396

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Celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of HM King George V.

The opening scenes of the film are shot in Southwold. These show decorated streets with people going about their daily business. There are shots of the bonfire before it was lit and shown ablaze at the end of the film. At Halesworth, groups of service men and others gather for the jubilee parade. These include bands and fire crews. Dignitaries plant a jubilee tree. There is a service in the town square that is decorated for the occasion. This service concludes with a rifle salute. There are street scenes showing the crowds milling around before the scene switches to the sports events.Theses show races for children, including a three-legged race, a hoopla race, hurdles' races and an egg and spoon race. There is a band playing. A high jump competition takes place and also races for adults and a pillow fight on a horizontal pole.The carnival parade shows floats, some of which are decorated horse drawn drays. There are adults in fancy dress and decorated cars. The film ends with night shots of a bonfire.

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The celebrations for the jubilee of HM King George V, in Halesworth and Southwold, May 6th, 1935.

Keywords

King George V; Silver Jubilee celebrations

Intertitles

Southwold decorated. The bonfire. Halesworth. The parade. Planting the jubilee tree. The United Service. Royal salute. Sports & Carnival. The end of a perfect day. Well done Halesworth. 'Bravo'. God Save The King. The End.

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Southwold

Camera : Dr J Aylen

Manifestations

The Silver Jubilee May 6th 1935

Category: Non-fiction
Genre: Amateur
Locations: Halesworth (Suffolk)
Work Type: Film
Description Type: monographic
Subject: tree plantings (ceremonies) / Southwold / King George V / King's Silver Jubilee celebrations (1935)

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