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The Unknown Warrior

The Unknown Warrior
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Key Info

  • Title: The Unknown Warrior
  • Duration: 07:20
  • Description: A grandad with magical powers and his grandchildren are at Reverend Railton’s peace party. The First World War is over and Railton’s request for a tomb to commemorate the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey has been granted. Grandad takes the children to Westminster Abbey in the present day and the children lay their poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
  • Subject: History   Topic: Famous People
  • Keywords: WW1, Reverend Railton, Soldier, Poppy Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day, 11th November 1918, Great war, Westminster Abbey, Magic Grandad

Ideas for use in class

  • Illustrate how we remember the warriors who took part in the great wars. Discuss Remembrance and the influence it has on today’s world.

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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9

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