Pageant Through Streets (1919)

Pageant through streets. Location of events unknown. 1919 During or soon after World War One; combination military parade, historical costume pageant. Crowd; w, many children in front rows; on either side of gates; waiting for parade to start. Gates open; 4 Beefeaters walk out; followed by a few other people in costumes. CU glimpse of a pirate passing. Small naval band starts off the parade. Fire engine decorated w, streamers etc. ; w, children riding along w, Fire Brigade. People on some floats and on foot wear costumes from earlier centuries. Others are presentday military (post World War One). Many seamen; young cadets (Navy; Army Royal Marines). Girl riding in a big anchor on 1 float; several w, models of warships. Float depicts nurses at field hospital. A few floats w, a message; for example against Poison Gas used in warfare (What Will Chemical Warfare Mean for You the Babes ) FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTA