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A sneak peek at the shires of Shrewsbury on display for the King’s visit to the county fair
Non-Fiction 1914 7 mins Silent
Visiting the Royal Agricultural Show, King George V tips his hat to the dense crowds of onlookers thrilled to get a sneak peek of their monarch. He meets veteran agriculturalists and admires the exhibited plants and animals - it's just a shame not to be able to hear the choristers who serenade the esteemed guest. The presence of the Household Cavalry and many dignitaries suggests the occasion was significant, and the film's focus is on the visiting royalty rather than the show itself.
The activities of the royalty were an enduring subject of early newsreels, which often featured visits like this one. Take a look at some of the other newsreels available on BFI Player to see different takes on the same event: Topical Budget's King Visits the Royal Agricultural Show, or Pathe's The King and Agriculture.
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Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent
The police of Mexico City are given arms during the Mexican Revolution, but seem somewhat unconvincing in this ceremonial parade.
Non-Fiction 1914 mins Silent
A wartime call-to-arms performed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards.
Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent
Belgian soldiers and civilian refugees gather in Ostend in early WWI, before evacuating to England.
Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent
The ruins of an unnamed Belgian town early in WWI.
Variety show 1914 3 mins Silent
Early Vivaphone film capturing a jolly music hall routine about a maharajah's visit to London, made to be screened with a synchronised sound disc.
Travelogue 1946 8 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
Pin-sharp post-war views of the welshest parts of Wales, from slate and coal mines to the fine cities like Aberystwyth.
Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
King George V gives his blessing to Shrewsbury's agricultural show, meeting dairymaids and farming veterans.
Amateur film 1932 15 mins Silent Location: Llanymawddwy
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Amateur film 1959 18 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
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Amateur film 1937 18 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
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Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
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Comedy 1896 1 mins Silent
A deft music hall act adapted for film, featuring the only known appearance of pioneer filmmaker Robert Paul
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1935 16 mins
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1965 1 mins Location: York
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Advert 1946 1 mins Silent
Life is looking up! The war is over and the “Corona” Man can visit his “Corona” families once more, door-to-door.
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