V.C.’ S Mother Hears News Of Award To Her Son (1952)

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, Cheshire. LV. Moss Place, Altrincham (first 7 for super.) SV. Decorated home of Mrs Hannah Houghton. SV. Mrs. Houghton washing up, watched by a neighbour Mrs. Aldred. Mrs Houghton is mother of Victoria Cross (VC gallantry medal) winner, Private William Speakman of the Black Watch. SV. Young Herbert Houghton with Christmas cards. CU. Picture of V.C. winner. SV. Mrs. Houghton reading paper CU. Mrs. Houghton. CU. Newspaper. SV. Mrs. Houghton reading paper (Orig. Neg.) (Title Scene ’J’) Selected Originals exist for this item - see other records. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empi