Druids Attend Final Stonehenge Service

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
160A
Date Released
30 Jun 1932
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Druids Attend Stonehenge Service. DESCRIPTION: Salisbury Plain landmark is used by ancient order for last time in Summer solstice ceremonial. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Stonehenge sun rising in background. Scenic shot. Elevated shot of druids gathered between stones. Pan shot of the congregation with white robed priests in midst. Singing (chanting). Praying. Close shot of priests with bibles. Priests saying prayers with arms outstretched. Long shot of Stonehenge with priests at same. Background of sunrise.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Environment; Customs and traditions; Space; Religion and belief; Scenery and travel
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1886
Length of story (in feet)
77
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Druids Attend Final Stonehenge Service', British Movietone News Issue No. 160A, 30 Jun 1932. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/3696 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)