Manchester and Salford's Harriers Procession (1901)

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Manchester and Salford's Harriers Procession (1901)


A small boy impersonates military hero Lord Roberts, much to the delight of the crowds.

One of the star attractions of this charity parade in aid of local institutions is a small boy perched on a horse, magnificently attired as the 19th century military hero, Lord Roberts. After little Lord 'Bobs' has been caught on film, a crowd of onlookers flood into shot cheering and waving, encouraged by the filmmakers to express their enthusiasm for the benefit of the camera.

Cycle parade of comic characters, probably in Manchester.


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