Lady Godiva Procession in Coventry

Lady Godiva Procession in Coventry 1902

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This is one of four two-minute extracts from a two to three-hour procession, held to commemorate her legend in Coventry on the afternoon of 9th September 1902, as part of the city's coronation celebrations. The procession starred the fabulously voluptuous and successful London Hippodrome actress Vera Guedes as Godiva. The film begins with a lingering shot of Godiva, in her flesh-coloured dress, on her horse highlighting her significance in the procession. The remaining extracts lose her as a focus, as the procession is used as a vehicle to exhibit local trade.

1902

Hunslet v Leeds

Hunslet v Leeds 1901

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A less-than-serious Leeds team take a four-goals-and-two-tries battering from Hunslet.

1901

Skirmish Round the Flag

Skirmish Round the Flag 1901

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A short film depicting a dramatized scene from the Boer War, produced by the Lancashire company Mitchell and Kenyon. The film portrays the rescue of two nurses from impending danger at the hands of Boer soldiers, thanks to the timely arrival of British troops. The filming took place on the outskirts of Blackburn.

1901

Loreburn School, Dumfries

Loreburn School, Dumfries 1901

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Mitchell and Kenyon's gorgeous film of Dumfries schoolchildren. The filmmaking duo specialized in filming crowds and then encouraging them to come and see themselves on film at their local fairground.

1901

The Snowman

The Snowman 1901

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Children throw snowballs at passersby, including a policeman.

1901