Sights Of London (1951)
A British Instructional Film. Big Ben. High angle shot over London. Suitcase with many labels of different destinations stuck to the sides. Golden Arrow train pulls in to a station. Aeroplane taxis on runway. People disembark from a passenger liner. Voiceover describes how some come as tourists, some as businessmen, some for sport and some for culture and entertainment. One man has a backpack. Buckingham Palace. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the royal carriage are driven through streets lined with crowds it is the celebration of their Silver Wedding anniversary. A sword is presented to the King. Shots of the crowds. Crowds of people rush to the gates of Buckingham Palace high angle. The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family wave from the balcony. Houses of Parliament. C, U of Big Ben. Exterior of Westminster Abbey. Interior of Abbey boy kneels down and lays flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Buses. Westminster Cathedral. Parliame
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