A short film made by the Riley Brothers, this film captures Queen Victoria’s visit to Sheffield on 21 May, 1897 to open the Town Hall.  This is one of the earliest films in the YFA collection and contains rare footage of Queen Victoria.   

The procession, filmed by a single static camera, passes through a wide street.  The street is decorated with bunting, and a crowd has gathered at the sides of the street to watch the procession.  It is also guarded by policemen.   

The film begins with, possibly, the tenth carriage into the procession.  This carriage carries the Lady Southampton, the Hon. Mrs. Mallet, and the Lord Chamberlain (the Earl of Latham.)  This is followed by troops on horseback, probably either her Majesty's 2nd Life Guards or the troop of 17th Lancers.  Next follows the Queen’s carriage, Queen Victoria seated on the right hand side and facing forward.  The Queen is wearing a white feather in her bonnet and is nodding vigorously to the crowd.  Seated next to the Queen is Princess Christian who is holding a parasol and seeming to be veiled.  The Duke of Connaught is seated opposite.

Following the Queen’s carriage is her Majesty's 2nd Life Guards and/or the Sheffield Squadron of the Yorks Dragoons Yeomanry Cavalry.  This is the final scene.