Jubilee Night River Pageant
16mm film Colour Mute 09.06.1977 3:08
Summary: River boats go up and down the Thames in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Title number: 1064
LSA ID: LSA/1482
Description: The film records the Jubilee Night River Pageant, which took place on the 9th June 1977 in celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The boats are decorated and illuminated, but remain difficult to see in the dark of the night. Many of them promote companies, including Bells whiskey, P&O ferries, Shell, and Marks & Spencer. Tower Bridge can be seen in one shot.
Keywords: Anniversary celebrations; Royal jubilees
In galleries: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; Southwark; Thames (river)
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