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[DAVID AND HAYLEY HAVE FUN IN THE GARDEN]
Date: c1984 Film Number: 10028
 
David and Hayley play in the garden on a play mat and in a paddling pool.
 
 
 
[THE BATTLE OF FURNESS; DALTON MARKET CROSS CENTENARY HISTORIC FAIR]
Date: c1984/85 Film Number: 11017
 
The Sealed Knot's English Civil War re-enactment of the Battle of Furness with a commentary explaining the battle to the watching crowds. Stall holders in historical costumes selling goods at the Dalton Market centenary historic fair. A town crier reads out a proclamation to open the fair then a brass band plays, children dance around a maypole and enjoy rides on a bicycle powered merry-go-round. The film ends with views of Furness Abbey and exhibits in the museum.
 
 
 
MECHANISED PIPE JACKING, THE ALTERNATIVE AT MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2280
 
Film about the construction of a new drainage system for the runway extension at Manchester Airport. The tunnels are dug using the Mechanised Pipe Jacking method. The film includes shots of the airport, of builders and machinary working, the drainage outfall in the Bollin Valley and animated diagrams illustrating the Mechanised Pipe Jacking Method
 
 
 
[COOLING CHIMNEYS DEMOLITION]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2496
 
Film of the demolition of two cooling chimneys at Courtaulds in Red Scar near Preston. The chimneys are seen intact, a crowd gathers in a car park. Continues with shots of a man raising a red flag and a close-up of a detonator. The explosion and demolition is seen from two angles. The second explosion also features before shots of the crowd leaving and rubble at the blast site. People are seen dismantling protective barriers between the chimney and the road. The film closes with a shot of a Leeds demolition Co. van.
 
 
 
[PRINCE MICHAEL OF KENT OPENS THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MUSEUM AT LEYLAND]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2497
 
Film of the official opening of the British Commercial Vehicle Museum of England at Leyland. Prince Michael of Kent performs the opening. There are shots of the museum prior to the Princes visit, exhibits are seen as are crowds of museum officials and the public. The prince's car arrives with a police escort - he greets various museum officials before entering the museum followed by press and photographers. The Prince tours the museum - he is seen being driven down a road aboard a traction engine and a truck, as crowds of children frantically wave flags. People are seen taking refreshments inside the museum before the opening ceremony - which consists of the Prince delivering a speech and unveiling a plaque. The film closes with shots of the Prince being driven off as crowds wave, and of the exterior of the museum.
 
 
 
[SIDMOUTH INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2694
 
A procession at the Sidmouth International Folk Festival, comprising groups from various countries dressed in traditional costume and playing native instruments - they include Bolivia, Moldova, Israel, Hong Kong, France, Norway, Poland and Reunion Island. There is dancing, and a chinese dragon.
 
 
 
[SPORTS DAY AND WIMBLEDON]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2695
 
The film has three parts; the first is at a sports day at The Firs Primary School where a group of small girls do what appears to be a song-and-dance routine. The second part features a school visit from Whitby High School, Ellesmere Court to Wimbledon Schools Tennis Day, looking at Centre Court and meeting tennis player Mark Cox. The third part shows a woman dancing a jig.
 
 
 
[MANCHESTER FAYRE, CLASSIC CARS AND WOMEN'S MORRIS DANCING]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 2939
 
Scenes of 'Manchester Fayre' - fairground organs, steam trains, people dressed as Roman in Castlefield; the Northern Classic Car Show at Belle Vue; and women's morris dancers in Saddleworth.
 
 
 
[CONGLETON PARACHUTISTS]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 3605
 
Shots of parachutists in the sky above Congleton.
 
 
 
TINOS - SACRED ISLE OF GREECE
Date: 1984 Film Number: 3665
 
Scenes from Mr Taylor's holiday to Greece - street scenes, houses and flowers on the island of Tinos, plus shots of pilgrims on their way to the 'Lourdes of Greece'.
 
 
 
GRAND CANARY ISLAND
Date: 1984 Film Number: 3693
 
Footage of a holiday to the Canary Islands.
 
 
 
GOING THE DISTANCE
Date: 1984 Film Number: 4578
 
Student documentary profiling Collyhurst Boxing Club coach, Brian Hughes. Scenes of the lads training at the club and views of Collyhurst are followed by preparations for a boxing match at the Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester. Brian talks about his work and his hopes for a world champion. The film concludes with shots of the bout at the hotel. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/
 
 
 
SIDE BY SIDE
Date: 1984 Film Number: 4579
 
Student documentary featuring the Stirling Minstrels - an amateur dramatics society for the over-60s. There are scenes from the group's rehearsals and performance for their latest show, and the members talk about their reasons for participating. (Exact location in the region is unknown.)
 
 
 
[CHRISTMAS WITH THE LAST FAMILY]
Date: *1984 Film Number: 4805
 
José Grime is seen at the Last family's home for Christmas - the children open presents and the family enjoy Christmas dinner. Brief views of a car on a country road conclude.
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY 1984]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 5377
 
Pownall family holiday in North Wales, probably in Nevin (Nefyn). Sarah Jayne and Stuart on the beach, with a kite, feeding ducks and playing on a slide. Further scenes of the family on the beach are followed by a very brief shot inside the caravan. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY 1984 - SWIMMING, BEACH & GO-KARTS]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 5378
 
The Pownall family on holiday most probably in Nevin/Nefyn, North Wales. Includes scenes of the family at a swimming pool, playing on the beach, walking in the local area and the children driving go-karts. There are also shots from the cliffs including views of the harbour. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY 1984 - EXPLORING CAVES & HOLIDAY HOME]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 5379
 
The Pownall family on holiday most probably in Nevin (Nefyn), North Wales. This includes shots of the local area including a dry dock, a stately home and the cliffs and hillsides. The children are seen exploring caves and playing in the sea. Ends at the holiday home with a shot of the stream and pond in the garden, followed by a very brief interior shot with Sarah. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
THE ENTERTAINERS
Date: 1984 Film Number: 5424
 
A 'short tribute' to street entertainers in Manchester city centre including a variety of musicians, a tap dancer and a group of pavement artists. The musicians include Rob Gray, a one man band called Little Big Band. Also included is a young man locked in a wire cage as a joke by his workmates the day before his wedding. Locations include the Shambles, Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens funfair and St Ann's Square. Reel ends with an aerial view of the cathedral. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT]
Date: 1984 Film Number: 5856
 
Footage from a trip to the Isle of Wight with Paul Berry and friends. Includes scenes on the beach at Ryde, swimming, making mermaids and other creatures out of sand and on the chair lift to the cliff top. There are closeups of various cuts and scrapes, and views from the ferry ride to Portsmoth Harbour at sunset. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
BEER, BONNETS AND BRASS
Date: 1984 Film Number: 6057
 
Film looking at the town of Stockport, famous for its beer, hat-making and brass bands. There are views of the town centre and shops, and local resident George Nicol explains why he chose to move to Stockport 40 years ago. St Mary's Parish church is featured, as well as footage of the Mayoral Sunday procession through the town. An open day at Daw Bank bus depot is followed by scenes at the annual taxi drivers' charity pram race. A local resident gives his opinion of the M63 motorway and views of the town hall, Stockport market and the Merseyway shopping precinct conclude.
 
 
 
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