Title:MARKET HARBOROUGH - UNVEILING OF THE MEMORIAL CROSS, 25 SEPTEMBER 1921 [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 3302
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Summary: The unveiling and dedication of the First World War memorial in the town of Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Description: "Inspection of the Guard of Honour and ex-Soldiers and Sailors by Major-General Sir Reginald Hoskins KCB, CMG, DSO, General Officer Commanding North Midland Area." Servicemen stand to attention as the Major-General (accompanied by a stray dog) arrives and carries out his inspection. "Proceeding to the Memorial." The servicemen march through the streets in slow time, preceded by band. They pass a local church and Remington Bros store. Many of the men are in bcivilian clothes and some carry wreaths. "General View of the Ceremony." A very large crowd of people has gathered. "Unveiling of the Memorial Cross by Major-General Sir Reginald Hoskins KCB, CMG, DSO." The flags draping the memorial plinth are removed. "Address by Major-General Sir Reginald Hoskins KCB, CMG, DSO." He stands at the base of the memorial and addresses the large crowd - panning shot of those assembled (many look at the camera). "Dedication of the Memorial." Blessing and dedication by local clergy. "Address by the Right Reverand the Lord Bishop of Peterborough." He is standing high on the memorial's base. "Military Salute. Last Post and Reveille." This is followed by a blessing by the Bishop. "They Died that We May Live." View of the memorial garlanded by a large number of wreaths; a man with an eye patch stands nearby. (Notice the Electric Cinema nearby.) High angle shot of the memorial. "To the Glory of God. In grateful remembrance of all in the parishes of Market Harborough, Great and Little Bowden, who serves in the Great War, 1914-1918. This cross is erected as an enduring memorial to the fallen. Their name liveth." "The End."
