Countesthorpe Coronation Festivities

Summary

A record of the activities held in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire to celebrate the coronation of King George VI.

Year:

1937

Duration:

0:12:30

Film type:

Black & White / Silent

Genre:

Amateur Film

Master format:

16mm

Description

We first see bowling at Countesthorpe bowls club followed by the dedication of the British Legion banners. This is followed by children receiving their coronation souvenirs. We then see a British Legion parade, a member of the clergy planting a tree, a fancy dress parade and children's running races. Next is footage of a gymkhana and shots senior citizens waiting for a bus to take them on a trip.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

King George VI was crowned on 12 May, 1937.