E.Ita Ekpenyon
Film by A.E. Reneson Coucher OBE
Copyright Family Keen
Footage including Warden Ita Ekpenyon - an ARP volunteer originally from Nigeria - marching with his colleagues in London in 1941 to mark Armistice Day (Remembrance Sunday).These parades continued during the wartime years to remind Londoners that victory - like in 1918 - was 'just around the corner'.
For more information about the colour footage contact the Imperial War Museum by email at filmcommercial@iwm.org.uk