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Daring Horsemanship By Mounted Police

1921 , Wanstead (Essex)

Cat no. 668

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Mounted Police demonstrating their skills

This Pathe Gazette shows men on horseback, dressed in a popular perception of Arab robes, race along with lances picking up tent pegs. One member knocks his peg into the ground and a horseman rides up with his lance and rushes past, picking up the peg, before the man can complete the task. This sequence appears to have been filmed outside the Royal Wanstead School.The second sequence shows London policemen during their 32 mile walking race from Barking to Southend.

Featured Buildings

The Royal Wanstead School

Keywords

Displays; Equestrian sports; Horsemanship; Policemen

Intertitles

Dressed in Arab garb, Members of the Force give a fine display of rough riding and tent pegging.London: London 'Bobbies' - take a refresher during their 32 miles walking race from Barking to Southend.

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Daring Horsemanship By Mounted Police

  • Sequence Details:
    • Group 1:
      • Part Number: 776
      • Parts Unit: Series

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