Aldershot Tattoo Rehearsal (1938)

Soundtrack is currently missing for this whole issue. Titles read: “Aldershot Tattoo Rehearsal“. Aldershot, Hampshire. Various shots of soldiers in costume from the 1500s marching across an open arena in a rehearsal for the Aldershot Tattoo. The pageant is re-enacting the meeting between Henry VIII and Francois of France; the backdrop is a model of King Henry Palace of Ardres. A man dressed as Henry VIII is seen riding amongst the soldiers on a horse. ’Henry’ and ’Francois’ take their hats off to each other; their horses seem a bit frisky and refuse to stand still. Several shots of massive military marching bands (modern dress) crossing the arena. 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