The Jubilee Carnival 1935

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

The Jubilee Carnival 1935

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Woolwich
1935-01-01
Silent
10m

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'.

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