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.
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British Legion Fete, July 3rd, 1929
Keywords
Ceremony; Dignitaries; Parades
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Maker : Bostock Gazette
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Camera : Harry West
Manifestations
British Legion Fete
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Genre: Newsreel
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Locations: Ipswich (Suffolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Related to: Bostock Gazette
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Subject: Royal British Legion / fetes / war memorials / Christchurch Park, Ipswich / A.L. Clouting / parades / war veterans / military displays
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