George V funeral - mass of silent spectators at Marble Arch

One of the largest crowds in the history of London assembled along the route of the funeral procession of King George V, from Westminster Hall to Paddington. Photograph shows a section of the crowd standing in respectful silence as the gun carriage bearing the coffin of the late King passing by, drawn by sailors

Aug22 Cortege Crowded Funerals Overcrowded Sightseers

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