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Record 11270 – 11289 of 11529
| 50 YEARS OF ST PHILIP'S | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12796 | |||
| Salford schoolchildren present a short film looking at the history of their school, and former pupil Lawrence McGough is interviewed, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of being taken over by the local education authority. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| OUR SPACE | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12823 | |||
| An investigation into large groups of young people congregating in Cathedral Gardens in Manchester city centre to skateboard and socialise - are they a problem, or is this a safe and suitable place for them to gather? People offer their differing opinions on the subject. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| WAR IN MANCHESTER | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12860 | |||
| Children from St Philip's RC Primary School perform an imaginative re-enactment of the effects World War II had on the people of Manchester. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| THE DREAMS OF A TOWN | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12861 | |||
| People in Shaw in Oldham talk about their dreams for the future. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| SALFORD REMEMBERED | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12865 | |||
| Pupils from the Friars Primary School in Salford interview local residents about the history of their area. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| AN ALPHABET ADVENTURE | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12867 | |||
| Lively and entertaining guide to places in Manchester city centre, listed alphabetically. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| A FILM ABOUT ANYWHERE | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12878 | |||
| Residents, young and old, of Irlams o' th' Height in Salford, talk about the changes to their area. These include the effects of the A580 road, known colloquially as the 'East Lancs', which divided their community, and the lack of places for young people to meet up. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| JUGGLESTRUGGLE | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12879 | |||
| Can you teach yourself to juggle in just one day? Jack McFarlane finds out. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| [ONE MAN AND A VAN] | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12886 | |||
| Pete Blacker, a one man delivery business, goes about his daily routine, and considers how he came to be in his line of work. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| YOUNG STARS | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12887 | |||
| Year 11 pupils and aspiring rappers at Chorlton High School in Manchester talk about their love of music and demonstrate their talents. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| FRAMING CHARLIE | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12888 | |||
| A 'dogumentary' of a day in the life of Charlie, a red setter living in south Manchester. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DEANSGATE SAX MAN | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12920 | |||
| In the daylight hours, Edward Kainyek is a professional musician and teacher, but when darkness falls, he takes to the brightly lit shopping streets of Manchester to entertain passers-by with his skills as a saxophonist. In this short film, he talks about his music and his busking, while appreciative members of the public give their thoughts on a popular fixture in the night-time landscape. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| SOCIAL EXCLUSION | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12921 | |||
| A short campaigning film tackling the issue of social exclusion for teenagers undergoing cancer treatment. The 'Christie Crew' are a group of former patients at the Young Oncology Unit at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, a specialist unit for teenagers and young adults with cancer. Here, lead nurse Sam Smith and activities co-ordinator Lorraine Case explain how the Young Oncology Unit was developed, and members of the Christie Crew talk about their ID card scheme to enable young people undergoing treatment to enjoy an active social life in pubs, bars, and clubs. Security staff discuss the issue of dress code in night-time venues, local MP John Leech lends his support to the campaign, and the manager of Manchester bar Norwegian Blue describes how he became involved with the access scheme for the young patients. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| REFUGEE EXODUS TO THE NORTHWEST | |||
| Date: 2006 Film Number: 12926 | |||
| A chance to meet some of the people in the North West behind the labels - ‘refugee’ and ‘asylum seeker’. Interviewees Jean Blanchard, Alan Amin, and Kashif Ali are all trying to make their mark in a creative field, while beginning a new life in a new country. They talk about the challenges they face, and issues such as problems with work, language, and integration. There are short clips from live music performances, an excerpt from a film made by Alan Amin, and Erin McNeany talks about the Exodus project, set up to support refugee artists. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| [THE GARDEN IN OXTON] | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 8109 | |||
| Filmed at their family home in Oxton, we see shots of the various flowers and plants in the garden as well as indoors. | |||
| ST PAUL'S CHURCH ROYTON - A HISTORY | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 10417 | |||
| A detailed history of the Anglican church of St Paul’s, in Royton, Oldham. Introduced by Frances Stott, and including archive prints and photographs, we learn of the development of the building from its beginnings as an 18th century chapel. The priest, Fr. David Booth, then leads us around the church, drawing on his extensive background knowledge to highlight the stained glass windows, statues, carvings and architectural features of historical and local significance. | |||
| BYRON STREET SCHOOL ROYTON - 100 YEARS | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 10418 | |||
| A detailed look at the history of the primary school in Royton, Oldham, in its centenary year. As well as an extensive tour of the contemporary building, there are interviews with head teacher Kathleen Quinn, and former pupils Christine Grindrod, Cyril Chadwick and Mabel Sladen, as well as footage from the school’s Christmas concert in 1990. | |||
| THE MAGIC ROCK POOL | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 12781 | |||
| A visit to the beach with your grandparents can be more exciting than you might expect... This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DRAG QUEEN | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 12856 | |||
| Rodgers Alonzo demonstrates the process of transforming himself into a drag artist. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
| A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SEASIDE BENCH | |||
| Date: 2007 Film Number: 12857 | |||
| Residents of Lytham St Annes talk about living by the sea and the importance of taking the time to sit and enjoy the view. This title was digitised and preserved as part of the BFI Heritage 2022 programme. It is available to view for free via BFI Replay in UK Public Libraries - https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ | |||
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