In the Shadow of the House - Liberation of Pigeons from Old Palace Yard in a Race to the Midlands, Organised by MPs

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

1408

Date Released

18 Sep 1924

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Heel and Toe to Brighton. Ws Baker (Queen’s Park Harriers) Wins Westminster to Brighton Walk in 8 Hrs 40 Mins
2. 2The All Blacks First Match, the New Zealand Rugby Team Defeat Devon by 11 Points to Nil at Devonport
3. 3In the Shadow of the House - Liberation of Pigeons from Old Palace Yard in a Race to the Midlands, Organised by MPs
4. 4Miss Gloria Swanson. Famous American Star Arrives in France to Play Lead in Madame Sans Gene
5. 5Ladies at the Tee. Girls Golf Championship at Stoke Poges
6. 6Ovation for World Fliers. Thousands of Great Airmen at New York Aerodrome

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

LV pigeon baskets on ground, men carrying some baskets. LV pigeons released from line of baskets. LVs pigeons wheeling about over Westminster.

Keywords

Sport; Politics and government; Competitions; Birds

Locations

London; Westminster; Old Palace Yard

Library number GR

7902 neg 66ft

Length of story (in feet)

42

Story extras:

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