Nurse Cavell Memorial (1920)

Charing Cross, London. The recently completed memorial for Nurse Edith Cavell is unveiled. Cavell was shot by the German s during the First World War for helping Allied escape. M, S of a bearded man in military uniform, behind him stand several smartly dressed gentlemen and a policeman. Beside them are several children and a woman who can not stop giggling. C, U of the bearded man. C, U of two men in military uniform. L, S of a crowd lined street, a parade with a brass band and people carrying banners moves towards the camera, policemen hold the crowds back. M, S of men, some in uniform, carrying a large wreath. The military men seen previously in the C, Us stand nearby, one reads the notes for his speech. C, U of one of military men addressing a crowd. C, U of another of the military men giving a passionate speech in front of the Edith Cavell memorial. High angle L, S of the large crowd surrounding the speakers in front of the memorial, many shelter from the rain under umbrellas. Good