This film, made by G. Trafford Drayton of the Tower Cinema in York, documents a Military Sunday parade in York.  The parade took place on 5th May, 1929.  General Sir Cameron Shute takes the salute of troops as they leave the Minister after Divine Service. Title – Tower Pictorial News Presents Military Sunday in York The parade is filmed from a static position at the corner of Blake Street and Duncombe Place, opposite the St. Wilfred’s church and Theatre Royal.  Crowds, four or five people...

This film, made by G. Trafford Drayton of the Tower Cinema in York, documents a Military Sunday parade in York.  The parade took place on 5th May, 1929.  General Sir Cameron Shute takes the salute of troops as they leave the Minister after Divine Service. Title – Tower Pictorial News Presents Military Sunday in York The parade is filmed from a static position at the corner of Blake Street and Duncombe Place, opposite the St. Wilfred’s church and Theatre Royal.  Crowds, four or five people deep, line the street on either side.  Policemen on horseback stand in front of them along the parade route.   The procession begins with a group of dignitaries.  There is a brief shot of York Minster before more footage of the parade.  There are a number of military bands which alternate procession with groups of military personnel.  A few of the police horses are startled by the music from the bands.  Most of the parade turns to continue down Blake Street, but one band marches straight onto Museum Street.   There is a sign at the Theatre Royal advertising the Lena Ashwell Players.  (The Lena Ashwell Players opened at York Theatre Royal on 20th April, 1925 with The Earth, returning in late spring each year until 1929.)  Another cameraman and reporters can be seen at the road junction.   One of the last groups in the parade passes, the only group of men not dressed in uniform.  After the parade ends, the large crowd disperses.  Some people put up umbrellas as it starts to rain. Title – The End