British women at work in an airplane factory during World War 1. They are seen working with the framework of wings and other flying surfaces. Young Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in military uniform, examines parts in the factory during a visit with officials. He speaks briefly with a woman at her machine. The next scene shows women making adjustments on a Sopwith Camel aircraft. One tightens bracing on a left wing. Others rotate a propeller showing the movement of the airplane's rotary engine as its cylinders move with the propeller. Several women hold down the tail, as propwash from the running engine blows over them. Various tent-like structures are seen in the background. The number 6003 is seen on the aircraft vertical stabilizer. (WWI; WW1)
Equestrians riding in Sibbon Park,near Folkestone, East Kent, England,during World War 1. A group gathering along a path in the background. In the foreground, several horse riders in traditional foxhunting attire, proceed along a park path behind a large group of fox hounds. Following behind them is a youth on a pony, and behind him the rest of the riders, including: a mix of military officers in uniform, men in traditional attire and women riding habit. Scene shifts to dirt roadway near farm fields, where riders and hounds assemble.
Queen Mary of Great Britain, is seen visiting wounded British soldiers at a hospital during World War 1. Change of scene shows her greeting British army officers at a railroad train station during World War I.
British men and women entering a building in Wales, UK. They assemble before a stage at the back of the building. Participants are well dressed and constitute a dignified gathering. A gentleman addresses them. British flags displayed and a sign stretched across the top of the stage reads, in Welsh: "adgofion mebyd ein gwron,gwron y byd." ( childhood memories of our hero, the hero of the world ). The gathering may be of political nature and the sign may allude to David Lloyd George who spent his childhood in Wales.(He was Secretary of State for War and then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the head of a wartime coalition government, beginning in 1916.) Following the meeting, participants come out of the front entrance, and pose momentarily for the cinematographer, before continuing on their way.
Oswald Mosley, head of British Union of Fascists, at a rally in Manchester, England. Hecklers object to him and his Union Movement message. Policemen try to control the situation. Many people receive injuries. A man with a bleeding head injury. A woman thrown to the ground. Oswald holds another rally on Ridley Road, Dalston, London. A large number of people protest in the street against Oswald and his movement. He speaks into a microphone but is drowned out by the protesting crowd as policemen hold people behind a human chain. When Oswald cannot be heard over the disturbance he stops the speech as riots break out. Men engage in fisticuffs. 54 men are arrested in connection with the fist fighting and photographers take pictures as Oswald leaves.
The British Monarchs express appreciation to survivors of the Zeebrugge Raid, in which Britain attempted to deny German use of the Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge during World War 1. British Naval officers, sailors, and marines, are lined up in military formation. King George V follows Lieutenant General Sir Claud William Jacob, of the Worcestershire Regiment who walks with a Navy Admiral, leading the King, followed by British Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Frederick Charles Doveton Sturdee, and military attendants. They inspect sailors at attention, with rifles at order arms. Next, the King is seen escorted by A Royal Marine officer, as he inspects a formation of Royal Marines. King George V is followed by Admiral Sturdee. Finally, The King and Queen Mary, are seen walking with Admiral Sturdee, who converses with them. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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