Summary: Some of the duties of the Royal Horse Guards, "Her Majesty's Guards".
Description:The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace; scenes of the Guards' training (including the assault course) - it is indicated that their public duties are only part of their function and that they have to be fighting men as well; their training is a step towards their discipline and appearance. More specialised training is shown, including despatch riders and anti-tank gunners. The ceremony of the keys at the Tower of London, which has been done every night for over seven hundred years.
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Colour:Colour
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:COI 765
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM (COI 765)
Featured Period:1945-1989
Production Date:1960-1960
Production Country:GB
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Physical Characteristics:Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details:Footage: 375 ft; Running time: 4 mins
