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Series Title |
Programme Title |
Year |
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| B9 | FAMOUS FOLK | SAMUEL OLDKNOW | Unknown | |
| Presenter Bill Grundy examines the enormous influence Samuel Oldknow (1756-1828), who was born in Anderton, Lancashire, had on the areas of Mellor, Marple and Marple Bridge, in particular, his input into the area's canal system and textile industry. Includes shots of various examples of Oldknow's constructions, including 'Oldknow's Chair', 'Oldknow's More... | ||||
| B7 | FAMOUS FOLK | C. P. SCOTT | 1983 | |
| No transmission print exists for this programme, only trims. Please contact the NWFA More... | ||||
| B8 | FAMOUS FOLK | KATHLEEN FERRIER | 1983 | |
| B8/1: Extracts from a programme on Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953), international contralto singer born in Blackburn. Her elder sister, Winifred, speaks about memories of their childhood, Kathleen's marriage to Albert Wilson, her career in singing during World War Two, moving to London in 1942 and her death from breast cancer in More... | ||||
| B699 | FAMOUS FOLK | ELLEN WILKINSON | 1983 | |
| Incomplete programme about the career of politician Ellen Wilkinson (1891-1947), daughter of a factory worker, born in Ardwick in Manchester. A voice-over describes Wilkinson's school life, her study of history at Manchester University and her teacher training. Her path towards Parliament is traced: she joined the Independent Labour Party More... | ||||
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