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PALESTINE: EL FANOON (TRANSLATED VERSION) PART 2
Date: 1987 Film Number: 7701
 
A film about the Palestinian cultural group, El Fanoon, who are committed to preserving the musical and dance heritage of the Palestinian people and which was filmed in Palestine shortly before the Intifada in 1987. The film shows them performing to a large audience with a diverse programme of songs, instrumentals and dance. The film has a voice over translation from Palestinian into English. Towards the end are photographic stills of the Palestinian struggle with a musical backing. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
PALESTINE: EL FANOON (SUBTITLED VERSION) PART 1
Date: 1987 Film Number: 7702
 
A film about the Palestinian cultural group, El Fanoon, who are committed to preserving the musical and dance heritage of the Palestinian people and which was filmed in Palestine shortly before the Intifada in 1987. The film shows them engaged in a number of different activities; investigating Palestinian songs and music with Palestinian villagers, discussing the history and development of El Fanoon, working together to devise their performance and then performing to a large audience. The film is subtitled in English. Towards the end are photographic stills of the Palestinian struggle with a musical backing. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
PALESTINE: EL FANOON (SUBTITLED VERSION) PART 2
Date: 1987 Film Number: 7703
 
A film about the Palestinian cultural group, El Fanoon, who are committed to preserving the musical and dance heritage of the Palestinian people and which was filmed in Palestine shortly before the Intifada in 1987. The film shows them performing to a large audience with a diverse programme of songs, instrumentals and dance. The film is subtitles in English. Towards the end there is footage of Palestinians in street fighting with Israeli soldiers. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
PALESTINE: EL FANOON (ARABIC) PART 1
Date: 1987 Film Number: 7704
 
A full Arabic version of a film about the Palestinian cultural group, El Fanoon, who are committed to preserving the musical and dance heritage of the Palestinian people and which was filmed in Palestine shortly before the Intifada in 1987. The film shows them engaged in a number of different activities; investigating Palestinian songs and music with Palestinian villagers, discussing the history and development of El Fanoon, working together to devise their performance and then performing to a large audience. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
PALESTINE: EL FANOON (ARABIC) PART 2
Date: 1987 Film Number: 7705
 
A full Arabic version of a film about the Palestinian cultural group, El Fanoon, who are committed to preserving the musical and dance heritage of the Palestinian people and which was filmed in Palestine shortly before the Intifada in 1987. The film shows them performing to a large audience with a diverse programme of songs, instrumentals and dance. There are Arabic titles at the end. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[SHAW'S DIY STORE]
Date: 1987 Film Number: 10082
 
Interiors of Bryan Shaw's DIY store with a look at the multitude of products on the shelves from kitchenware to firelighters to mousetraps. We see the various parts of the shop, the exterior and Mr Shaw stood at the counter
 
 
 
HOLIDAY 1987
Date: 1987 Film Number: 10094
 
Mr and Mrs Shaw's campervan holiday begins with views of the lakes with wind-surfers and sailing boats. In Keswick we see a carnival procession with various floats and people in fancy dress. After feeding some ducks the Shaw's take their campervan to Scotland with views of the countryside and lochs. They visit Lochgilphead, the Trossachs and Loch Katrine where they see a steam boat on the loch. Next the Shaw's go on a trip to Blackpool with buskers playing to the crowds on the promenade, beach scenes and an organ playing on the pier. The film ends with shots of the Illuminations.
 
 
 
[PAULINE'S WEDDING, 1987]
Date: 1987 Film Number: 10095
 
Pauline arrives at the church in her wedding car and has photographs taken with her father The bride and groom exit the church with Nicola as a flowergirl. Photographs are taken on a damp day
 
 
 
[CLEVELEYS, ISLE OF MAN, WALES]
Date: 1987 Film Number: 10096
 
On the beach at Cleveleys with the grandchildren building sandcastles then the children in paddleboats on a boating lake before playing on a bouncy castle. The grandchildren go on various kiddie rides in Cleveleys. Birds collecting nesting material in the garden. On board the ferry to the Isle of Man entering Douglas Harbour. Mrs Shaw feeding the pigeons then walking in the woods with her poodle After views of beaches, horse drawn trams and fishing boats the Shaw's visit the Laxey Wheel. The film ends with Mrs Shaw exploring the ruined Dolwyddelan Castle in Wales.
 
 
 
[DISUSED SIGNAL BOX]
Date: *1987 Film Number: 10244
 
Shots of a disused signal box and the surrounding railway relics; a man takes a close look at the remaining track.
 
 
 
[ST HELENS JUNCTION AND THE LAUREL AND HARDY MUSEUM, ULVERSTON]
Date: *1987 Film Number: 10245
 
Trains pass through St Helens Junction; there are street scenes in Ulverston, and a visit to the Laurel and Hardy museum.
 
 
 
[JOY AND COLIN'S WEDDING]
Date: 1987 Film Number: 10388
 
Scenes from a wedding in Aberdeen, beginning with members of the wedding party leaving their homes. After the ceremony, we see them with their guests in the gardens of the reception venue, where photographs are taken.
 
 
 
LOWER WITHINGTON ROSE QUEEN FESTIVAL 1987
Date: 1987 Film Number: 11934
 
A woman on horseback leads the parade with a marching brass band, a girls' dance troupe, decorated cars and floats pulled by tractors. Rose Queens from around the region and the Lower Withington and the Rose Queen and Rose Queen elect pass by in vintage cars. The parade arrives at the showground and the Rose Queen coronation ceremony begins followed by the fancy dress competition prize giving, a parade of the floats then Morris dancers and children dancing around the Maypole.
 
 
 
[MANCHESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT]
Date: c1988 Film Number: 8078
 
This is the Manchester Grammar School performance of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'. It features a young Chris Addison who has a solo part in the performance of the song, 'One More Angel in Heaven'.
 
 
 
[TRIAL OF PLATFORM AND CAR MOCK UP]
Date: c1988 Film Number: 10853
 
A trial takes place at Birchfields Road Depot where people with disabilities and mobility issues test the accessibility of a mock up of a Metrolink platform and vehicle. The event is led by Tony Young, Rail Systems Manager, John Brownhill, Rolling Stock Consultant and Bob Branwell from EGS Design, the architects responsible for designing the platforms. The trial is being conducted to ensure that the tram vehicles and platforms are designed to work well together in providing accessibility for all potential tram users. The people taking part in the trial are given the opportunity to ask questions, voice their concerns and make suggestions.
 
 
 
A MIRACLE ON TAP: A GUIDE TO OUR ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
Date: *1988 Film Number: 2520
 
Film about water management in the North West. Presented by Stuart Hall the film deals with the collection of water, its supply, uses and the disposal of sewage. Reservoirs, treatment plants and laboratories, pipes and sewage works are all seen. North West Water employees are seen checking for leaks, maintaining pipes and testing water. Water uses in the bathroom and kitchen are seen and the historical development of a water supply is described. There is footage of leisure activities in and around rivers and reservoirs - fishermen, climbers, waterskiers and yachtsmen are featured. Pollution control and sewage disposal are explained, as are methods of preventing floods and minimising flood damage.
 
 
 
[ANGLESEY AND HYDE]
Date: 1988 Film Number: 2837
 
Shots of an RAF jet plane flying overhead, followed by scenes of people in the Welsh countryside. There are then two interior scenes of children in a house on Travis Street in Hyde.
 
 
 
[SOUTHPORT AND AUSTRIA]
Date: 1988 Film Number: 2838
 
Shots from a train and at Pleasureland in Southport, followed by footage of the Moss family on holiday in Austria.
 
 
 
[MOSS FAMILY IN AUSTRIA 2]
Date: 1988 Film Number: 2839
 
Footage of the Moss family on holiday in Austria.
 
 
 
[MOSS FAMILY IN AUSTRIA 3]
Date: 1988 Film Number: 2840
 
Footage of the Moss family on holiday in Austria.
 
 
 
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