“As In Dick Whittington’s Time“ (1930)

Full title reads: “London. ’As in Dick Whittington’s Time’. City workers see Pageant of past as City Fathers, in full regalia and carrying nosegays, proceed to Guildhall to elect Sir W. Phene Neal - London’s 742nd Lord Mayor.“ Guildhall, London. Buglers play fanfare. Tilt down exterior of grubby looking Guildhall. Various dignitaries of the City of London walk in robes and regalia carrying small posies of flowers. The New Lord Mayor of London with his retinue of men carrying the ceremonial sword and mace walk past. MS of new Mayor Sir William Phene Neal and the old mayor - not clear which is which. A carriage arrives and takes them away. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items