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THE BLUE BOX
Date: 1997 Film Number: 8070
 
Documentary looking at the history and restoration of the 'The Century Theatre', better known as The Blue Box; a mobile theatre that provided entertainment in the Lake District from 1948 onwards. The theatre ended up in Keswick after touring became impractical. Black and white photographs show the theatre's assembly and construction. There are shots of the exteriors, dressing rooms and of the final show - a pastiche of The Mikado about the closing of the theatre. Workmen and volunteers dismantle the theatre and it is moved on to the back of a wagon. There are short interviews about the moving of the theatre in the 1950s and the hopes for its future; it is finally shown in its new location as part of a living museum in the Midlands.
 
 
 
APPLEBY 1997
Date: 1997 Film Number: 10045
 
At the campsite, members of the 1st Stretford Scout Group raise the flag. Some members receive their certificates followed by kayaking near Appley Bridge. At the campsite the scouts and leaders play a game of cricket. They later make some bread from scratch. At Lightwater Valley park they go on various rides such as 'The Toad Hole' and Splash Falls water slides followed by go-karting. The film ends with scout members receiving their certificates and awards gained at camp.
 
 
 
MANCHESTER & SALFORD UNIVERSITIES OTC - MORE THAN A DEGREE
Date: 1997 Film Number: 11254
 
Manchester & Salford Universities' officer corps (OTC) begin with a 48 hour training/selection exercise with one day on Holcombe Moor for physical training and problem solving, and the second day in the classroom. We see the student cadets tackle the 'Krypton Factor' assault course as well as problem solving and wading through mud. The cadets are then seen in a classroom and doing adventure training on the climbing wall in the barracks. At the weekend training centres we see the cadets doing war game exercises and shooting practice. Social events such as the Christmas party and the OTC's centenary ball are followed by the 1st year cadets doing tests such as first aid, signals and target location. At the annual camp the cadets do rock climbing, canoeing and ride in a helicopter before marching in their passing out parade.
 
 
 
[TOM, THEL AND VERA; GARDEN; KITTENS; MARK AND KAY'S CARS]
Date: 1997-07 Film Number: 8116
 
Family gather at home in Oxton for a meal together. The film cuts to shots of flowers in the houses and out in the garden. In the next scene, the family fuss over a litter of five kittens. The film ends with Mark and Kay driving off in their convertible.
 
 
 
HORSE POWER
Date: 1998 Film Number: 3433
 
Footage of an equestrian event held to celebrate the bicentenary of the opening of Turnpike road from Stockport to Marple via Offerton. Various horse-drawn vehicles are seen being unloaded, and the occupants are dressed in period costume.
 
 
 
COMING TO ISLAM
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4653
 
Student documentary looking at why a growing number of British women are converting to Islam. Includes interviews with Debbie Reed from Manchester, who has already converted to the religion, Batool Al-Toma, who runs the Islam Foundation in Leicester, and Becky Masteron, a writer from London who is about to convert.
 
 
 
IT'S JUST NOT CRICKET
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4658
 
Student documentary examining the reasons for the lack of professional Asian footballers in Britain - includes interview with Asian writer Jas Baines and black ex-footballer Cyrille Regis, a look at Adnan Ahmed, a young Asian player in Bury FC's youth programme; and Asian Sunday League team, Manchester Young Muslims, on their route to the cup-final against Chorlton.
 
 
 
OSCAR'S BATHTIME
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4729
 
Brief scenes of Oscar the horse in his field before he is taken to the stables and given a thorough washing by his owner.
 
 
 
INLAND WATERWAYS NATIONAL RALLY - SALFORD QUAYS 28TH - 31ST AUGUST 1998
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4730
 
Views of the different barges, boats and people participating in the Inland Waterways National Rally at Salford Quays. Barge owners, many in period costume, are seen guiding their boats through locks and visitors wander round, looking at the boats.
 
 
 
CHRISTMAS 1998 AT THE TRAFFORD CENTRE
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4731
 
Views inside the Trafford Centre shopping centre before Christmas. Crowds of shoppers are seen, as well as an animatronic singing Santa Claus, some singing bears and a group of school children performing Christmas carols.
 
 
 
[ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, MANCHESTER MARCH 1998]
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4734
 
Views of the Irish Bands taking part in the St Patrick's Day Parade are followed by brief scenes of a group of children Irish dancing by Manchester Town Hall.
 
 
 
MANCHESTER HIGHLIGHTS THE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4735
 
Brief scenes from the 1998 Manchester Music Festival featuring outdoor performances from a drumming band, a band with a didgeridoo player, and an event with lots of people dancing in formation. (Samba?)
 
 
 
[STREETS AHEAD FESTIVAL, ALTRINCHAM 1998]
Date: 1998 Film Number: 4737
 
Scenes from a street theatre festival in Altrincham - various performers, including stilt walkers, clowns and the Red Rose Jazz Band, are seen entertaining shoppers in the town centre.
 
 
 
WATERWAYS
Date: 1998 Film Number: 6634
 
A look at the canal system and related landmarks in the North West. Structures featured include the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, Marple Aqueduct and the Barton Swing Aqueduct before the film goes on to consider the industrial legacy of the Manchester Ship Canal. Ends with views of the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port, scenes of canal locks being operated and people enjoying a boat trip.
 
 
 
BLACKPOOL AND FLEETWOOD TRAMS 1898-1998
Date: 1998 Film Number: 9171
 
Scenes of visiting preserved and service trams running between Blackpool and Fleetwood during the celebrations of the centenary of the opening of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad Company line to the town.
 
 
 
[BETH – THE FIRST FILM]
Date: c1999 Film Number: 9671
 
Baby Beth is seen at home with her parents, being bottle fed, playing with her mother and being helped to look at a picture book. There are family scenes at Christmas and at Beth’s first birthday party.
 
 
 
WAITING FOR EMILY
Date: 1999 Film Number: 4499
 
MA student documentary profiling a group of disabled Coronation Street fans who spend their time waiting outside the studios hoping to meet the stars and get autographs.
 
 
 
COUNTING SLEEP
Date: 1999 Film Number: 4501
 
MA student documentary. Three people suffering with severe insomnia talk about the difficulties they have with sleeping and the different remedies they've tried. Also includes an interview with Dr Chris Idzikowski, who talks about the possible causes of insomnia.
 
 
 
CHINATOWN
Date: 1999 Film Number: 4502
 
MA student documentary looking at the Chinatown area of Manchester, showing one night in the life of Harry, the chef at the Yang Sing, and Rose, the owner of two restaurants.
 
 
 
THE PARK
Date: 1999 Film Number: 4503
 
Student project. Two boys are seen in a park in Warrington, playing football, on the slide and riding their bicycles.
 
 
 
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