Veterans of the River (In Colour)

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1776A

Date Released

20 Jun 1963

Date submitted

14 Jun 1963

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Veterans of the River (In Colour). DESCRIPTION: Less than a hundred years ago, there were 8,000 sailing barges plying their trade along the Thames. Now, only a few remain, preserved with loving care by Trading Companies and enthusiasts who’ve fallen under the spell of these proud Sisters of Sail. Once a year, they’re gathered for the Thames Barge Race. This year was the centenary, an anniversary tinged with salty nostalgia, for it was the last Thames race of all. With the passing of these picturesque veterans of London’s river, we are the real losers! SHOTLIST: This was the centenary and the very last Thames Barge race ever to be held. Key scene. GV barges. CU flag. GV barges sailing. MS people watching. MS barge Dreadnought sailing. GV barges sailing. MLS same. GV same. MS Dreadnought. GV Veronica rounds buoy. CU spectator. MLS barges. BS same. MS child watching race from riverside. GV Veronica crosses finish. CU spectators. LS barges. GV barges across finish. GV barges.

Keywords

Commemorations; Ships and boats; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals

Locations

Gravesend; Thames Estuary

Card file number

86757

Credits:

Commentator: Leslie Mitchell
Camera: Ronald E. Collins

Length of story (in feet)

191

Story extras:

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