Morecambe Carnival & Merrier Than Ever & Cuts (1926)

Full title reads: “Morecambe Carnival and merrier than ever!“ Lancashire. M/S of horse drawn carriages coming down crowd lined sea front. They are followed by cars and charabancs, people wave and throw streamers from the windows. M/S of fire engine covered in streamers and flowers. M/S of children’s’ fancy dress parade, an adult fancy dress parade follows. More cars and charabancs covered in ribbons and flowers. Cuts / out takes follow at 01:55:52. Some nice C/Us of Carnival Princesses. Various M/Ss of children dancing. M/S of brass band. M/S of people in historical costumes on horseback. Some general crowd scenes and L/Ss of Morecambe sea front. Otherwise, shots are same or similar to those in edited part of item. Note: according to issue sheet this was shown in Liverpool and Manchester only. AH 2001. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.