Armistice Day 1931 (1931)

Full title reads: “Armistice Day 1931“ Whitehall, London. Clergy and Church men lead parade around the Cenotaph war memorial. Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) places wreaths. Behind him stand men of Indian origin. Among the politicians visible are Ramsay MacDonald, Stanley Baldwin, Neville Chamberlain and Sir John Simon. MS of Prince. More views of the great crowds gathered for the ceremony of Remembrance Day. Soldiers and ex-servicemen are gathered to remember their comrades. Shots of men parading past the Cenotaph. Shots of women and children placing wreaths at the memorial. Intertitle reads: “Impressive Scenes in Birmingham.“ Birmingham, West Midlands. The Lord Mayor and dignitaries walk past large crowds. SV of clergy man conducting open air service of remembrance. Pan across crowd. Lord Mayor leads the way in placing a wreath at the memorial. He is followed by representatives of the services and others. Intertitle reads: “Impressive Scenes in Liverp
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