Woolwich celebrates the Silver Jubilee in this film from 1935. Made by the Eltham Cine Club it features its own Coronation a grand fete, a parade and a snatch of Shakespeare.

This fascinating film shows scenes of celebration in 1930s Woolwich. The activities include games and sports, a fete with speeches by the Mayor and other diginitaries, parades with a variety of vehicles, bicycles and people decorated in imaginative costumes and the 'Coronation' of a local queen to preside over the numerous events. Watch out for the float which makes a wry comment about pot-holes in the road and the Kerwin Players performing scenes from 'Twelfth Night'.

This fascinating film, made by John Purvis Howard, shows various celebrations in 1930s Woolwich. Activities include games and sports, speeches by the Mayor and other worthies at a fete, parades of vehicles, bicycles and people wearing imaginative costumes and the 'Coronation' of a local queen to preside over the numerous events. Watch out for the float that makes a wry comment about pot-holes in the road and the Kerwin Players performing scenes from 'Twelfth Night'.