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Summary
Titled 'Viking Customs Revived'. Descendants of ancient Norsemen pay homage to their ancestors. The men carry a Viking galley to dock at a port. Town crier ringing bell stands before a tall sign explaining the ritual. A picture of an old viking ship is seen atop the sign. Guizer Jarl leads Jarl Squad wearing ancient style viking clothes with swords and shields as they board the galley boat. Night scenes show torch light parade in the town, followed by parade attendees throwing torches onto the galley and the burning of the Viking galley. Location: Lerwick Shetland Isles Scotland. Date: February 20, 1935.
Footage Information
Source | CriticalPast |
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Title: | Descendants of ancient Norsemen perform the mystic ceremonies of their ancestors at Up Helly Aa fire festival. |
Description: | Titled 'Viking Customs Revived'. Descendants of ancient Norsemen pay homage to their ancestors. The men carry a Viking galley to dock at a port. Town crier ringing bell stands before a tall sign explaining the ritual. A picture of an old viking ship is seen atop the sign. Guizer Jarl leads Jarl Squad wearing ancient style viking clothes with swords and shields as they board the galley boat. Night scenes show torch light parade in the town, followed by parade attendees throwing torches onto the galley and the burning of the Viking galley. Location: Lerwick Shetland Isles Scotland. Date: February 20, 1935. |
Purchase: | Click here to view and purchase clip on www.CriticalPast.com |
Date: | 1935-02-20 |
Clip ID: | 65675039746-H264 |