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Lord Mayor's Show and on the set of Carry on Cabby with Sid James

From golden carriage to Hackney carriage, catch the Lord Mayor's Show and Sid James at a ‘Carry on Cabby' car show.

Amateur film 1969 4 mins Silent

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Overview

The 1963 Lord Mayor's Show clearly had construction at its heart. One standout float, produced by Trollope & Col (UK), depicts an elephant carrying a giant tube - obviously representing their pioneering use of reinforced concrete. Moving on, a Concours d'Elegance featuring taxis takes place in Battersea Park. Fresh from Carry on Cabby - released that year - Sid James is along to sign autographs.