Newport Carnival & Fete
In Aid Of
The Royal Gwent Hospital 1923
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Pathe News Description:
Item title reads - Newport's fete and carnival in aid of Royal Gwent Hospital. Wales.
M/S as a float passes down the street covered in flowers and people. M/S of one float with the queen of the carnival on it. Children parade down the street, followed by a float covered in flowers. M/S of a boxing match, M/S of the procession taken from one of the floats. M/S of the queen of the carnival in crown and veil, the camera pans across to other girls in regal costume.
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Comment:
Most of film shot in Westgate Square, but near the end it appears to move to a new location. Can you make out where this is? Nice pan of some of the participants at the end.