London in 1927- colour film footage

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  1. Dave76

    Dave76 Valued Member

    A friend posted this on FB. I enjoyed watching it and found his descriptions interesting as well. Thought some of you might enjoy it as well. One question I do have, who is the "hero of the past" whose monument is seen at 2.37?

    http://vimeo.com/7638752
     
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  2. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Link?

    I assume it's this video.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgxki8_R968"]Colour film of London in 1927 - YouTube[/ame]

    If so the hero of the past is Admiral Nelson atop of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. The monument still stands.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson's_Column
     
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  3. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Here's a couple of comparison pictures, new and old.

    nelson's column.jpg

    trafalgar_square_.jpg

    The road ahead leads into The Strand and off to the right is Whitehall, which leads to Downing Street.
     
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