Torfrek Day is Kept by Royal Berkshires

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
253A
Date Released
12 Apr 1934
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1 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Torfrek Day Is Kept By Royal Berkshires. DESCRIPTION: First Battalion celebrate honour won in 1885, and pay tribute to Gordon at Khartoum status. SHOTLIST: Shot of the band marching past. The regiment marchpast with fixed bayonets. Wreath laid at the foot of the statue. Pan shot from same to top of the statue. The "Last Post" is sounded.
Keywords
Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Weapons; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2869
Length of story (in feet)
96
Story extras:
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'Torfrek Day is Kept by Royal Berkshires', British Movietone News Issue No. 253A, 12 Apr 1934. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/4754 (Accessed 05 May 2026)