A Tall Tale

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1588A

Date Released

12 Nov 1959

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Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: A Tall Tale. DESCRIPTION: It’s a new flag-mast for Kew Gardens, seen being erected by the 23rd Field Squadron, Royal Engineers. Their presence maintains the military association with Kew, for where the mast is to stand on Victory Mound, a temple once stood, marking the famous British infantry victory of Minden, two hundred years ago. This new mast is a gift from British Columbia, shaped from a giant 300-year-old Douglas Fir. SHOTLIST: Army officer giving instructions through megaphone. GV mast. LS mast being lifted. LS gantry lifting mast. MS army personnel pulling on lines. LS mast being lifted. MS army personnel pulling on lines. LS mast being lifted. MS soldier jacking up cable. LS mast in an almost upright position. CU same. CU ‘Jack’ being operated. GV army personnel pulling on cable. LS mast in position. CU ‘Union Flag’ being attached at base of mast. BS ‘Union Flag’ being hoisted. BS same. GV crowds. BS ‘Union Flag’ flying at top of mast. BS same.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Kew Gardens; England

Card file number

78541

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Ken Taylor

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