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1949 Raising the ale garland in London
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1:15Now PlayingDate: 22nd December 1949
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Tower Hamlets: Tower Hill: Tiger Tavern:
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ALCOHOL "Testing the Ale" ceremony at the Tiger Tavern in London by the Lord Mayor of London.
ROWLAND FREDERICK. SIR. Arriving at the Tiger Tavern, shots of him drinking beer during the "Testing the Ale" ceremony...drinking in bar.
TIGER TAVERN. THE Lord Mayor of London "Testing the Ale". ceremony, shots of Mayor & others at the bar
Celebrations - Seasonal; Food, Drink and Cooking
tankard, yeoman, beer, tasters, garland, ceremony, bar, mulled ale
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