Funeral Of Alderman Edward Hewitson (1930-1939)

Full title reads: “Funeral of Alderman Edward Hewitson, Mayor of Smethwick“. West Midlands. Intertitle reads: “Cortege Leaving House“. The coffin of the Mayor is carried between ranks of Smethwick firemen. MS the coffin is loaded onto a horse drawn hearse. MS widow and other mourners come out of the house. Intertitle reads: “Passing Windsor Theatre and Company Office“. Shots of funeral procession passing along street in town. Small groups of people stand on roadside to pay their respects. Intertitle reads: “At Smethwick Council House. Employees join procession.“ Ext Smethwick Council House. Men and women walk with funeral cortege. Several wear black arm bands. Many cars drive past in procession. Intertitle reads: “At Holy Trinity Church“. The coffin is brought into Church. The path is lined with mourners. N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. Presumably from 1930s Gazettes. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S