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Record 1692 – 1711 of 11529
 
 
[ASSEMBLING A DRILL]
Date: *1936 Film Number: 5203
 
Close up shots of a man in a workshop putting a drill together, inserting drill bits and rotating the handle. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html
 
 
 
THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF POND-LIFE
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5357
 
Short film exploring pond life. The film begins by contrasting a pet goldfish gasping in its small bowl, with a pond's variety of plant and animal life and goes on to explain how the various organisms in the pond habitat depend on each other. Includes time-lapse photography and magnification techniques. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html
 
 
 
[VISIT TO LOWE HOUSE; OUTDOOR SPORTS EVENT]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5528
 
A baby crocodile is seen on a rock and swimming in the garden pond at St Mary's Lowe House (it was owned by one of the priests). The Mayor arrrives at Lowe House for a boys' boxing and gymnastics display in the grounds.
 
 
 
[VISIT BY LORD MAYOR TO GREENFIELD HOUSE ORPHANAGE, BILLINGE]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5537
 
Children lined up waiting and being greeted by the Lord Mayor of St Helens, Mr Marsden, at Greenfield House Orphanage, Billinge. Nuns supervise the children and lead the visit. Some of the children then take part in a procession outside.
 
 
 
[E. RIMMER'S WEDDING OUTSIDE ST MARY'S LOWE HOUSE]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5539
 
A chauffeur driven car pulls up outside St Mary's Lowe House church and the wedding party gets out. The bride and groom proceed into the church. The bride and groom leave the church, and are driven away in the car whilst family members look on. The wedding party pose for photographs, with the church exterior as the backdrop.
 
 
 
[WEDDING OF ELIZABETH WHITE TO JOSEPH TOPPING AT ST MARY'S LOWE HOUSE, ST HELENS/ THE COUPLE WITH FAMILY AT HOME]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5564
 
People walk around and gather outside St Mary's Lowe House. The bridesmaids pose for photographs, along with the bride, Elizabeth Topping née White, the groom Joseph Topping, and various family members. Two men, one a member of the clergy, walk and talk, a sign says, "Matrimony." A baby, Philip Topping, lies on a cushion in the garden, and is held by his father. His mother holds him as she stands outside their house on Green Leach Lane, and they stand for a familiy photograph which also includes Joseph Topping, Elizabeth's brother Peter White, his wife, and their father Daniel White.
 
 
 
URMSTON CARNIVAL 1936
Date: 1936 Film Number: 5964
 
Film shows scenes from Urmston Carnival 1936, marshalled by Mr A Taylor. Civic dignitaries are shown taking part in the festivities alongside characters in fancy dress. Fairground scenes are followed by the parade round Urmston via Flixton Rd. Assorted carnival scenes follow including shots of the procession and crowning of the May Rose Queen, Miss Muriel Smith.
 
 
 
[WATERING PLANTS AND GARDEN SCENES]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 6927
 
Family scenes showing Elsa Moffat and friend playing with ball. Matthew and Annie Moffat water the garden with a hose and on a separate occasion pose for the camera wearing hats and coats. Ends with Janet and Mildred Moffat adjusting a lawnmower on the lawn of the backgarden.
 
 
 
[YOUNG VALERIE 1]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 6933
 
Footage showing interior and exteriors shots of baby Valerie Anderson in her pram, playpen and being held by her father John as both posing for camera.
 
 
 
LISTENING TO THE WORLD
Date: 1936 Film Number: 4683
 
Advertisement for Ferranti world radio sets - enabling the owner to listen to short wave radio stations from across the world.
 
 
 
FISHY BUSINESS
Date: 1936 Film Number: 8336
 
A comedy film produced by Warrington Cine Society. A man can be seen buying "Surecatch bait" before heading out on a fishing trip. Once at the riverbank, he uses regular bait but has no luck and falls asleep waiting for a catch. Meanwhile, a dishevelled looking man spots the sleeping man and steals his lunch. The sleeping man awakes and accidentally knocks the "surecatch bait" into the water. He then notices a young boy fishing nearby who keeps catching big fish while he continues to catch nothing. He manages to convince the young boy to sell the fish to him. The boy soon realises he has been given fake money and chases after him. The man drives off and later stops off at a pub where he gets talking to another man. The boy happens to walk past the pub and spots the man's car, he swaps the big fish for tiddlers. When the man arrives home and shows his wife what he has caught, she laughs and walks away.
 
 
 
GRINDLEFORD TO HATHERSAGE [AND OTHER SCENES]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 9532
 
Picturesque scenes from a journey made by filmmaker Stanley Ellam and his fiancée Eileen. People are seen strolling along the banks of the river Derwent; there are general countryside views and close-up shots of ants. At Wharncliffe Crags, there is a pause for refreshments , and the reel ends with Eileen climbing among the rocks.
 
 
 
THE SEASONS OF THE YEAR
Date: 1936 Film Number: 9533
 
A record of the unfolding year and how the natural world changes with the seasons. The film includes shots of flora and fauna, a visit to Clifton Park in Rotherham, and winter scenes, with people out on sledges and shovelling snow; the filmmaker is seen climbing a tree to gather mistletoe and holly for Christmas decorations. The reel ends with Christmas cards on display, and presents being wrapped.
 
 
 
[HARRY RAYNER'S WEDDING]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10558
 
Wedding scenes beginning with the bride arriving at the church. After the ceremony, the bridal couple and bridesmaids pose for photographs before departing. Wedding guests are seen outside a house, and the bride, groom, and bridesmaids pose for more photos in the garden.
 
 
 
[THE WEDDING OF MR K.P. TAYLOR AND MISS E. DUXBURY]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10645
 
Guests arrive at New Road Church in Bury for the wedding of Mr K. P. Taylor and Miss E. Duxbury. The bridesmaids can be seen arriving soon followed by the bride. After the service the newlyweds exit the church and have photographs taken. Guests then head to the wedding reception where they enjoy drinks in the garden. Members of the wedding party pose for photographs on the lawn. Later we see the happy couple cut their wedding cake. There are scenes of the maids and chauffeurs enjoying a drink in the garden. The film ends with shots of the guests throwing confetti on the newlyweds as they depart for their honeymoon.
 
 
 
[INTRODUCTION TO BURY GOLF CLUB]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10660
 
An introduction to some of the members of Bury Golf Club and their golf swings. A full list of the golfers names is provided in the film's intertitles.
 
 
 
[TATTON PARK GARDENS]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10735
 
The gardens of Tatton Park with its large trees and views of Tatton Hall.
 
 
 
[HORSE & GIG COMPETITION]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10753
 
At a country show, a horse and gig competition, parts of which are shot in slow motion followed by a shire horse contest.
 
 
 
[WENDY PLAYS INDOORS AND OUT]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10791
 
We see Wendy playing inside with some building blocks and then she totters about outside in the garden, looked after by her mother.
 
 
 
[WENDY PLAYING IN THE GARDEN]
Date: 1936 Film Number: 10792
 
Wendy plays naked in the garden with a watering can and a bucket.
 
 
 
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