ACTUALITY. Civic reception for the Bedfordshire Regiment.



"HOME COMING OF THE BEDFORDS. MARCH THROUGH THE TOWN. Civic reception at the
Corn Exchange." (8) MS looking up the main street, children at the head of the
procession and lining the street. Two mounted policemen lead the procession
past the camera, several members of the crowd are carrying flags. (44) A
military band leads the procession of the Bedford Regiment who march bearing
rifles (72) followed by an assorted group of men some in uniform others in
civilian dress. (93) A different street as two policemen bearing maces lead
aldermen to a platform. (108) Military band marching past the platorm. (117)
CU soldiers in uniform marching past the camera. (120) MCU platoon facing
dignitaries on a platform. The camera pans shakily from the soldiers to the
dignitaries on the platform. (148) A different shot of dignitaries on the
platform, the mayor is seen addressing the crowd. (162) CU looking down a line
of soldiers. (176) The colours are presented and a woman places a wreath over
one of them. (179) Topical logo. (180)