Reginald Warneford VC funeral. Brompton Cemetery, London.
Shots looking over massed crowds in street. High angle shot of funeral service in progress. A priest or vicar appears to be in prayer. A group of sailors lower coffin into grave. M/S of sailors marching past camera. M/S of horse drawn carriage moving past.
Note: funeral took place 21 June 1915.
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