Scenes in and Around Leicester 1935-36

Parades, pageants and street parties in Leicester to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935.

Shot by a Mr C. Lawrence in a slightly rough and ready style familiar with 9.5mm film this portrait of mid 1930s Leicester shows a city celebrating the Silver Jubilee of 1935. A highlight is an impressive parade making its way along Belgrave Gate close to St Mark's Church around half way through the reel. A much earlier heritage is also to be seen with views of excavations being carried out on the Roman Jewry Wall.