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Rose Queen Carnival 7th June 1913

A carnival procession and Rose Queen crowning ceremony, possibly in Birmingham

Non-Fiction 1913 5 mins Silent

Overview

Witness a town in carnival spirits in this short film from 1913. Before the crowning ceremony of the titular Rose Queen, locals gather to watch an impressive of parade of floats make its way through the streets.

Although the location of this film isn't specified, a float advertising the 'Birmingham Hotel' suggests it may be in the West Midlands city.

Genres

Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Macclesfield

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

Subjects

Carnivals

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