London Warship Week

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/25
Date Released
26 Mar 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Latest from the USSR
  2. 2US Pacific Fleet
  3. 3International Cross Country
  4. 4London Warship Week

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
In Trafalgar Square London’s "Warship Week" is launched by Mr AV Alexander. The target is £125,000,000 and from the word "go" money comes pouring in. The appeal is followed by a long parade through London’s city streets with the Lord Mayor taking the salute at the Mansion House.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Fundraising; Local government; Navy; Military
Locations
London; England
Length of story (in feet)
231
Story extras:
Film clip
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