British women, wearing thick coats and elaborate headdresses, are being welcomed by a gentleman and two rows of Boy Scouts as they exit a car during World War I. Streetcar behind is labeled "Aldgate Ilford " They enter an unidentified building with a large sign outside advertising "Scouts" Also on on the building is a poster advertising an April, 1917 meeting with "Nourishing Food" and "Come Early" with the partial title "The Lycell ". Two boys in the crowd drink porridge from pitcher and bowl.
A man displays a Dayfield Body Shield vest standing in a field in the United Kingdom during World War I. He displays the back and front portions of the body armour vest which weighed 15-20 pounds and had metal plates sewn in the fabric. Fence and trees can be seen in the background.
Activities of soldiers in Derby, England, United Kingdom during World War I. The U.S. Army General John J Pershing arrives at a military base. The soldiers stand at attention. General Pershing with the staff reviews the soldiers. Views of various heavy rail guns. The General inspects a railroad gun. The soldiers aiming the railway gun to demonstrate it to General Pershing.
King George V of the United Kingdom on horseback reviews World War 1 troops in West Flanders province of Belgium. Canadian troops on foot and on horseback pass in review with arms and artillery. Brief view of Queen Mary (Mary of Teck; Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes) seated in a car.
Brief glimpse of ceremonial carriage arriving at Guildhall (71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom), carrying Colonial Members of the Empire Council upon whom the Freedom of London is to be conferred. Elaborately uniformed attendants, carrying ceremonial maces, greet the carriage. An honoree, replete in powdered wig, steps from the carriage. An automobile is parked at curb in background. A London Bobbie and a gentleman and man in uniform stand on the sidewalk.
Allied officers and VIPs at Allied conference in Europe during World War I. Prime Minister of United Kingdom, David Lloyd George and an officer talk. VIPs and officers leave the building and dignitary gets into a motor car. Officers outside the building.