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[CABIN CRUISER, NARROWBOAT AND OTHER SCENES]
Date: *1993-6 Film Number: 11243
 
Compilation of family domestic and leisure footage, including members of the Coburn family renovating a cabin cruiser; canal scenes on this boat and the narrowboat ‘The Pub Crawler’ through Cheshire and the Midlands. There are shots of Aberystwyth and the Severn Valley Railway, and a canal rally with an interesting selection of small boats; also Christmas at home, rural scenes, gliders, and a visit to a stately home.
 
 
 
THE STEAM RAILWAY FESTIVAL BURY AUGUST 1993
Date: 1993/5 Film Number: 9169
 
Scenes taken at the East Lancashire Railway in August 1993 at the gala event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the end of BR steam. Mainly filmed from the area around the Burrs Country park and Summerseat with various trains heading between Bury and Rawtenstall. Also views taken during a steam train driving experience by the film maker in November 1995 on the ELR.
 
 
 
THE TRIPE COLONY
Date: 1994 Film Number: 1983
 
This video was entered into a competition run by Granada / Boddington's Festival in 1994. It focuses on Manchester City Council's decision to demolish an area of Miles Platting, known as 'Tripe Colony' on 25th July 1994. Former residents return to the estate and discuss their reaction to the city council's compulsory purchase order, issued in 1993, deeming the houses structurally uninhabitable. Includes shots of deserted streets, boarded up windows and derelict buildings. They describe a thriving community destroyed by a decision they believe to be rooted in Manchester's bid for the Olympics.
 
 
 
[THE TRIPE COLONY - UNEDITED 1]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 1984
 
Unedited footage relating to accession no. 1983 The Tripe Colony. Features an interview with Mr Kevin Gallagher, former resident of 63 Wilbourne Street; Miles Platting. He provides a brief history of the Tripe Colony and describes life on the estate prior to the Compulsory Purchase Order issued by Manchester City Council in 1993. Includes shots of Mr Gallagher standing in the street next to his old house - which is seen boarded up and awaiting demolition.
 
 
 
[THE TRIPE COLONY - UNEDITED 2]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 1985
 
Unedited footage relating to accession no. 1983 The Tripe Colony. Includes exterior footage of the Colony Community Centre, boarded up and in a state of disrepair. Travelling shots through the estate show deserted streets and derelict buildings. Also features close up shots of a Homewatch sign, burglar alarm, For Sale sign and the Compulsory Purchasing Order issued to the Tripe Colony residents in 1993; by Manchester City Council.
 
 
 
[THE TRIPE COLONY - UNEDITED 3]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 1986
 
Unedited footage relating to accession no. 1983 The Tripe Colony. Includes various scenes around Manchester City Centre - traffic and shoppers on Deansgate; trams at St Peters Square; the Town Hall, Albert Square; pedestrians walking along Commercial Street; shots of Victoria Railway Station and construction work taking place on the Nynex Arena. Also includes close up shots of a 'Welcome to the City of Manchester - UK City of Drama 1994' sign and a motif sign for 'Manchester 2000, The British Olympic Bid'.
 
 
 
CENTENARY BRIDGE
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2789
 
A promotional film looking at the planning and construction of the 'Centenary Bridge', a bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal at Trafford Park. It describes the decision to do major road-building work in the area, and the various phases of planning and construction of the roads and the bridge itself. At the end of the film, the bridge is shown in operation, and the Queen and Prince Phillip are seen officially opening it.
 
 
 
[TRAFFORD WHARF AND MALTESE FESTIVAL]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2974
 
Scenes from a festival at Trafford Wharf, with people dressed as a town crier and Queen Victoria, a barrel organ and a folk singer. The film ends with footage in Malta.
 
 
 
[MALTESE MAJORETTES]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2975
 
Scenes from a Maltese holiday - majorettes and a band marching in procession, plus people dressed in historical costume.
 
 
 
[SALFORD QUAYS AND MALTA]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2979
 
Footage of a festival at Salford Quays, with scenes of boats, the recently built offices, a boat covered in flags, people in fancy dress (Queen Victoria and a town crier), the HMS Bronnington (a moored battleship), a vintage car and fire engines. There are also scenes shot in Malta.
 
 
 
HOLMFIRTH SCENES AND TISSINGTON WELL DRESSING
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2980
 
Scenes filmed in Holmfirth, and sequences of well-dressing in Tissington.
 
 
 
[HOLMFIRTH MORRIS MEN AND MUMMERS]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2990
 
Different morris groups (both male and female) perform in Holmfirth, followed by a group of mummers.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 1]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2992
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - buildings, landscapes, people and folk dancing.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 2]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2993
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - cathedrals, castles, houses, markets, and the countryside.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 3]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2994
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - churches, countryside and caves.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 4]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2995
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - churches, a pottery works, and a festival.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 5]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2996
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - churches, weaving machines and mock weddings.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 6]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2997
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - beaches, flowers and a set from the film 'Popeye'.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 7]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2998
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - churches, gardens, houses and processions.
 
 
 
[MALTESE SCENES 8]
Date: 1994 Film Number: 2999
 
Footage from a holiday in Malta - churches, houses, a police band, battlements abd cathedrals.
 
 
 
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