Childrens’ Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1571A
Date Released
16 Jul 1959
Date submitted
13 Jul 1959
Stories in this Issue:

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Childrens’ Day at Leeds. SHOTLIST: Presentation of spoon to winning babies by Lord Mayor (Lady), a few shots of fancy dress parade (500 children take part). Shots of sports. Crowd shot. Crowning of the Queen by Lady Mayoress. Maypole dancing. Advanced PE.
Local distribution only
Additional for Leeds.
Keywords
Sport; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Local government
Locations
Leeds; Roundhay Park
Card file number
77620
Credits:
Camera
James Humphries
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
110
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Childrens’ Day', British Movietone News Issue No. 1571A, 16 Jul 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23122 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)