Memorial Unveiled to Rye Lifeboatmen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

128A

Date Released

19 Nov 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Memorial Unveiled to Rye Lifeboatmen
2. 2Buy British Maxim is Mr Thomas’ Plea
3. 3Antique Cars Frisk Down to Brighton
4. 4France Makes Drive on Corsican Bandits
5. 5Irish Sweepstake is a Popular Draw
6. 6Heavyweight Boxing Title Won by Meen

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Memorial Unveiled to Rye Lifeboatmen. DESCRIPTION: Bishop of Lewes dedicates nation’s tribute to brave men who perished in 1928 disaster. SHOTLIST: Shot over heads of people of crowd singing, and memorial in middle of same. Unveiling ceremony. Close shot of Bishop saying prayers amongst group of people. Elevated view of the crowd and close shot of the memorial. (Statue of Lifeboat man).

Keywords

Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Accidents and disasters; Religion and belief

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1513

Length of story (in feet)

83

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