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Record 10210 – 10229 of 11529
| [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/ | |||
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| 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 GRIME 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 probably in North Devon. 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 North Devon. 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 in North Devon. This includes shots of the local area including a dry dock, Watermouth Castle 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] | |||
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| [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] | |||
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| 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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| [GARSTANG AND MARPLE] | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7284 | |||
| Scenes featuring members of the Gribbon family in Garstang and Marple. Opens with shots around the canal basin at Garstang, including a child feeding the ducks, exteriors of the local pub and two police officers on horseback. More family members are then seen walking in Marple, in a park and alongside a canal. Underexposed footage inside a wedding reception venue and two young women are seen talking in a conservatory before driving off in a car. Concludes with brief scenes of a carnival parade. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [HAYLEY IN THE PARK AND AT HOME] | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7453 | |||
| A toddler, Hayley, plays on a swing and pushes her push chair in what is believed to be Heaton Park. The girl is then seen at the front of her house with her mother before wandering and playing in a suburban street. | |||
| MINERS' DEMONSTRATION, MANCHESTER [PART ONE] | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7472 | |||
| Unionists, miners - including Lancashire and Yorkshire miners - and other supporters taking part in a march in Manchester, approximately 500 strong, on 7th May 1984 during the Miners' Strike. Marching from Manchester Cathedral area to St Peter's Square with rally and speakers. Lots of banners, placards - Coal Not Dole, Victory to Miners. Slogans - Maggie OUT OUT OUT. Interviews with people marching including Joe Fleming from Hulme Community Arts. Speech by Bob Litherland MP at rally. Shots of march. High vantage point and close-ups. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MINERS' DEMONSTRATION, MANCHESTER [PART TWO] | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7473 | |||
| A march in Manchester, approximately 500 strong, on 7th May 1984 during the Miners' Strike. Second part of Bob Litherland's speech at the march rally, followed by series of speeches including a woman from Ledston Luck Family Support Group talking about how families are being victimised. Speaker looks at the international dimension - apartheid, situation in Latin America, European Economic Community (EEC). Representative from NW Trade Union Council (NWTUC) and a Lancashire miner thanks the Yorkshire miners for attending. Then speech from Yorkshire Miners and a number of interviews about media coverage. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| MINERS' DEMONSTRATION, MANCHESTER [PART THREE] | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7474 | |||
| A march in Manchester, approximately 500 strong, on 7th May 1984 during the Miners' Strike. Interview with speaker from Ledston Luck Colliery Family Support Group about media coverage of the strike, the ballot to return to work, how they are organising themselves and what material support they need. Followed by interview with woman from Bakers' Union who takes in details about media coverage and union support being given to miners. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| CHINESE NEW YEAR - PROCESSION AND CHINA TOWN | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7536 | |||
| Chinese New Year celebrations in China Town, Manchester. Street scenes of crowds milling around St Peters Square, waiting for the procession to arrive. Lots of children and families. Procession arrives with Chinese dragons. Chinese singing in background. Blowing up balloons in a balloon stall. Then into China Town, with a stage set up in the car park. A number of celebrities including Pat Phoenix and a DJ from Piccadilly Radio greet the crowds. Games and competitions for the children. The Lord Mayor gives a welcoming speech, wishing people success for the Chinese year of the rat. More speakers are followed by the Lord Mayor waking the lion of the New Year amidst drumming and clanging of cymbals. The lion dancing continues on the forecourt of the stage in front of the crowds. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| CHINESE NEW YEAR - CHINA TOWN AND HO'S BAKERY | |||
| Date: 1984 Film Number: 7537 | |||
| Chinese New Year celebrations in China Town, Manchester. On an outdoor stage in the main car park of China Town, individuals perform a range of martial arts, dances, stunts and other feats including breaking bricks, with a commentary by a DJ from Piccadilly Radio. Then a mass of balloons are released into the sky. Large crowds of people, lots of children and families. General shots of people departing from the area and many going into Ho's Chinese Bakery. Shots into Ho's Bakery of people queuing to buy Chinese cakes and confectionary. Then shots from inside the shop with people ordering cakes and being served. Ends with interviews with people in the streets about the events of the day - Was it a good New Year celebration? What is the meaning of Year of the Rat? etc. Shots of people in Princess St talking about the events. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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