Leeds Children’s Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1153A
Date Released
12 Jul 1951
Date submitted
11 Jul 1951
Stories in this Issue:

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Leeds Children’s Day (Mute). DESCRIPTION: The annual Carnival for children at Leeds. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Queen’s procession. Crowds, including many children. Various shots of sporting events, flat racing, obstacle racing, hurdles etc. Procession of Queen preceded by the Lord Mayor, Lt Colonel Tetley. Crowning of Maureen Longster, the Queen. CU of her. Display of Maypole, Scandinavian & English country dancing. Also physical training display. Cut-in of crowds watching.
Local distribution only
Leeds release only
Keywords
Commemorations; Sport; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Environment; Celebrations and festivals; Athletics; Local government; Exhibitions and shows
Locations
Roundhay Park
Card file number
55752
Credits:
Camera
James Humphries
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
123
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Leeds Children’s Day', British Movietone News Issue No. 1153A, 12 Jul 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17243 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)