Sights Of London (1951)

A British Instructional Film. Big Ben. High angle shot over London. Suitcase with many labels of different destinations stuck to the sides. Golden Arrow train pulls in to a station. Aeroplane taxis on runway. People disembark from a passenger liner. Voiceover describes how some come as tourists, some as businessmen, some for sport and some for culture and entertainment. One man has a backpack. Buckingham Palace. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the royal carriage are driven through streets lined with crowds - it is the celebration of their Silver Wedding anniversary. A sword is presented to the King. Shots of the crowds. Crowds of people rush to the gates of Buckingham Palace - high angle. The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family wave from the balcony. Houses of Parliament. C/U of Big Ben. Exterior of Westminster Abbey. Interior of Abbey - boy kneels down and lays flowers at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Buses. Westminster Cathedral. Parliame
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