I came across a Daily Mail article about this video which says it was “made by Claude Friese-Greene, a cinema technician and son of moving-image pioneer William.”
It’s a funny thing to see so many people smiling and waving at us ... a hundred years ago.
Trafalgar Sq and the National Gallery behind it.
There is a McDonalds today where that oncoming omnibus is positioned.
I noticed people showing their respects with flowers at the Cenotaph.
Very touching. The Great war ended - at that point - only 6 years ago.
It was “unveiled on Armistice Day, 11 November 1920.
The memorial became a central point for all those whose family and friends had died during the First World War with no known grave.”
That is a precious video, loved seeing it. My late father was born that year.
ReplyDeleteAww. That's lovely. Was he born in Tasmania?😊
DeleteYes, he was born here in Tasmania, his great-grandfather was a free settler from Ireland.
DeleteThe image quality is impressive. My grandparent's generation was young then. I remember many of them. They were no different from us.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, isn't it.
DeleteHe also recorded stuff in the middle of the street, it looks like.
Seeing civilians showing their respects with flowers at the Cenotaph in 1924 was very important for them, since their husbands and fathers had died or been wounded only a few years earlier. But it is important for us, too, given that our grandfathers and great grandfathers were heroes.
ReplyDeleteWell said.
DeleteWhat a delightful film. Seeing a policeman on point duty was interesting, as he walked off to the pavement, shift finished, perhaps.
ReplyDeleteYes, and shows not that much has changed in London... except now CCTV has replaced the bill as the presence of authority on the streets.
DeleteIt really takes me to that era. What a great documentary
ReplyDeleteYep😊
DeleteInteresting how many of the buses have open top decks. The weather must have been better in those days!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's interesting. I wonder if it was cheaper for London? Tough times ..
Delete...I wasn't aware that color films dated back that far. In many large urban areas, people don't seem to smile, they must be under a lot of stress! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLikewise :)
DeleteWhat a great piece of history. I'm always amazed at seeing old film and watching the people go about their lives, then realizing their lives have already been lived. This documentary is amazing, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePleasure. Thanks for commenting Bill 👍
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