This is a film of the unveiling of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate War Memorial in 1928. In Memoriam Title – Unveiling of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate War Memorial. By Col. Stephen Rhodes, D S O Sunday June 3rd 1928. A line of dignitaries pose for the camera. Intertitle – Designed by C H Hutton Esq of Bolton.  It is a fitting tribute to those who gave all, and a monument of which we may be justly proud. C H Hutton and two other men pose for the camera.  The new memorial is shown draped in a Union...

This is a film of the unveiling of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate War Memorial in 1928. In Memoriam Title – Unveiling of the Rawmarsh and Parkgate War Memorial. By Col. Stephen Rhodes, D S O Sunday June 3rd 1928. A line of dignitaries pose for the camera. Intertitle – Designed by C H Hutton Esq of Bolton.  It is a fitting tribute to those who gave all, and a monument of which we may be justly proud. C H Hutton and two other men pose for the camera.  The new memorial is shown draped in a Union Jack.  A large crowd has gathered at the site, including many children, and they watch as a procession, led by clergy, arrives.  Servicemen stand to attention at the front. Intertitle – The Unveiling The Union Jack flag is pulled down. Intertitle – Dedication by Dr Burrows, Lord Bishop of Sheffield. The Bishop gives speech to the assembled crowd, followed by a band playing.  Wreaths are laid at the foot of the memorial.  The crowd is then allowed to file past, many laying flowers. Intertitle – But let us not forget. Having achieved its object it was reverently buried here. The space in front of the monument is shown, planted with bushes. Intertitle – May it rest in peace with the secrets of its makers buried with it. The End