Invasion Of England (1922)

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    Durham, County Durham. Full titles read: "The Invasion of England - Varsity students humorous version amuses thousands of spectators." L/S's of students in fancy dress costumes walking in procession through street. At the head of the procession is student dressed as a dragon. followed by Saxons. L/S's of students trying to seek each others rowing boats on the river. Large crowds watch from the river bank. L/S of man in drag wrapped up in chains and fastened with huge padlock!. An angel like figure with wings on his head uses large key to rescue the damsel-in distress! M/S's of the man in drag kissing man in soldiers outfit. Various shots of group of Saxons dancing. 90,000 historic films, all SEARCHABLE on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/britishpathe Join us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/britishpathe Tweet us @britishpathe FILM ID:272.14
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    Newcastle University (Youtube)
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    Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CANVhJAl6BU
    Resource type: Video
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 10 years, 5 months ago
    Viewed: 1022 times
    Picture Taken: Unknown
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