Funeral of George V - crowds along Piccadilly

A photograph reflecting the huge crowds that assembled in London to see the funeral procession of King George V. It was estimated that between one and three million people saw the procession (or at least tried to). Scene in Piccadilly shows the pressure of the crowds forcing the troops lining the street into a definite bulge

Aug22 Bulging Cortege Crowded Funerals Overcrowding Piccadilly Sightseers Spectacle Viewing

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