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British Legion Fete

1929 , Ipswich (Suffolk)

Cat no. 1198

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Dignitaries laying wreaths at the Ipswich War Memorial, followed by scenes of the fete.

The first sequence shows a parade to lay a wreath at the War Memorial in Christchurch Park. The Mayor of Ipswich lays a wreath as does another dignitary in civilian clothes, although wearing medals. There is a close up shot of the dignitaries, one of whom gives a speech. Flags are raised and then lowered. The parade leaves the park, led by a mounted policeman. The crowd follows.The second sequence shows events in a ring. Mounted soldiers enter the ring and give a display of formation jumping and riding. There is also a display of physical fitness by a team of boys.The final sequence shows the Mayor and other dignitaries at the railway station. A VIP meets former soldiers. They are lined up wearing civilian clothes with their medals.

Featured Events

British Legion Fete, July 3rd, 1929

Keywords

Ceremony; Dignitaries; Parades

Manifestations

British Legion Fete

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    Duration
    0:04:31
    Modification Date
    03/11/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    732935
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    0:04:31
    Modification Date
    03/11/2011
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    Reference
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    Carrier Type
    MP4 H264 digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:04:31
    Modification Date
    03/11/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    732929
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    INV323856
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    DV digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:04:31
    Modification Date
    01/11/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    732802
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV361421
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    master digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:04:31
    Modification Date
    31/10/2011
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    Reference
    732773
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV199424
    Canonical Identifier
    A-287
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    35mm film
    Identifier
    Image Polarity
    negative
    Modification Date
    25/06/2021
    Parts
    Reference
    656070
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    INV??1752
    Canonical Identifier
    B-74
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    35mm full gate film
    Identifier
    Image Polarity
    positive
    Modification Date
    25/06/2021
    Parts
    Reference
    562654

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