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Record 1966 – 1985 of 11241
| [JACK DOYLE v ALF ROBINSON, WEMBLEY] | |||
| Date: *1938 Film Number: 644 | |||
| Newsreel film showing a fight between Jack Doyle and Alf Robinson, a Manchester grocer. Robinson wins the Heavyweight title. | |||
| THE SHOPPERS GUIDE | |||
| Date: *1938 Film Number: 653 | |||
| Advertisement compilation from Morecambe/Heysham area. Mainly graphic with brief filmed extracts. | |||
| ROYAL VISIT. KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH VISIT OLDHAM 20 MAY 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 700 | |||
| A Royal Visit to Oldham - the Mayor, Mayoress and leading citizens are presented to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The King inspects the guard of honour, and the Queen chats to ex-servicemen, some in wheelchairs. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| LANCASHIRE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 705 | |||
| A compilation of events in the Rossendale area, including - cricket, East Lancashire v Haslingden at Haslingden Cricket Ground, and Haslingden v Todmorden in the final at Burnley Cricket Ground; Armistice Day Service at the war memorial; Mayors Sunday - procession in Crawshawbooth. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/ [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| [GALA DAY/ARMISTICE DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICE 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 861 | |||
| Bolton British Legion, St. Bedes Branch - gala day and crowning of the rose queen, Miss MJ Crompton; procession including morris dancers and pipe band; the crowning ceremony. Armistice Day service - parade to St. Bedes Parish Church, Morris Green. In the background posters are seen advertising films at the Rialto and Hippodrome. | |||
| TOPICAL EVENTS AND WHO'S WHO | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 865 | |||
| People, places and events - includes shots of named individuals - Major RK Spurrell; Lieut. FJ Wild; Dr. HN Savage; J O'Niell and J Blackwell. Sports day at Fulwood Barracks - track events and pole vaulting; prizegivings. A further visit to Fulwood Barracks - on the rifle range. | |||
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| BOLTON BORO POLICE SPORTS SATURDAY JUNE 11th 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 876 | |||
| Events at the Bolton Borough Police sports day - men and boys sprint races; obstacle races; Nellie Halstead winning the final of the 220 yards womens championship; mens 'fun' event - being pushed in wheelbarrows; motor cycle stunt rider; a wrestling match; putting the shot. The film ends with shots of men and women in evening dress, drinking and talking. | |||
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| THE EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENTAL ASSN (BOLTON BRANCH) PRESENTS THE REGIMENTAL PICTORIAL REVIEW OUR TRIP - TO SWANSEA FOR THE 9th BATTALION REUNION SEPT 3rd 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 880 | |||
| A group from the Bolton branch of the East Lancashire Regimental Association visit Swansea - a picnic by the roadside; having a drink at the Rock and Fountain Inn; at the reunion dinner; early morning ablutions - the men shave in the open air; shots of the campsite and surrounding landscape. | |||
| OUR HOLIDAYS IN WALES JUNE 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 884 | |||
| A family holiday in Wales - a visit to Bala and Aberystwyth; a family picnic; Devils Bridge; the open air swimming pool in Colwyn Bay. | |||
| THE EVER POPULAR BARROW BRIDGE | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 885 | |||
| Barrow Bridge - rowing boats on the lake; children on swings; having a picnic; paddling in the stream; by the waterfall. A celebration dinner of the Lancashire Regimental Association. A procession to St. Bedes Church, led by the flag of the Bolton British Legion. The film finishes with more shots at the lake and a sign for the House in the Rock. | |||
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| WE BID GOODBYE TO LT.COL. LH TWIST D.S.O.M.C. | |||
| Date: c1938 Film Number: 886 | |||
| Farewell to Lt. Col. LH Twist - a group of men at the railway station. Parade to the war memorial and wreath laying ceremony. British Legion Swansea trip - group shots in a garden. | |||
| INLAND PORT | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 891 | |||
| The Manchester Ship Canal - a brief history in captions of the reasons for, and the building of, the canal; shots of canal traffic; the Runcorn Transporter Bridge and Barton Swing Aqueduct; unloading timber at Manchester Docks; Trafford Park and brief Manchester city centre shots, which include Piccadilly, Central Reference Library and the Town Hall; Manchester airport - a small plane of the Isle of Man Air Services. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| THE REGAL: NORTHWICH'S LATEST AND MOST UP TO DATE CINEMA | |||
| Date: *1938 Film Number: 945 | |||
| The construction of the Regal Cinema, Northwich - the progress of the building work is followed. Posters for the New Regal Cinema, 'designed for your comfort'. Shot of the projection room. | |||
| ROYAL VISIT THE OFFICIAL FILM OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN WIDNES 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 946 | |||
| Crowds line the streets to greet King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - shops are decorated with flags; a military band plays. Lord Derby arrives and is met by the Mayor and Mayoress of Widnes, Councillor and Mrs. F. Millar. The motorcade carrying the King and Queen arrives; they meet VIPs, and war veterans (some in wheelchairs). | |||
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| [RIDING OUR BIKES] | |||
| Date: *1938 Film Number: 1010 | |||
| Two children and their parents walk along a road near the beach. Children play on their bicycles. | |||
| [HEYWOOD FAMILY FILM] | |||
| Date: c1938 Film Number: 1414 | |||
| Family scenes, including children playing in fields. Also includes streetscenes and shots of Midland Hotel, Manchester. | |||
| ROYAL VISIT : KING GEORGE AND QUEEN ELIZABETH VISIT OLDHAM, MAY 20TH 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 1452 | |||
| King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Oldham in 1938. They are greeted by a military band, Guard of Honour and flag waving crowd. The second half of the film concentrates on activities taking place at Oldham Royal Infirmary. Includes scenes taken inside the operating theatre, childrens ward and dispensary. | |||
| [OLDHAM ROYAL INFIRMARY 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 1453 | |||
| Scenes and activities taken in and around Oldham Royal Infirmary in 1938. Includes shots of the x-ray room, pathology laboratory, laundry room and convalescence area. Patients and staff are also seen celebrating Christmas with a visit to the childrens ward from santa claus. | |||
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| [PROCESSION OF THE ROSEMARY QUEEN FROM NORTHENDEN TO YEW TREE PARK] | |||
| Date: c1938 Film Number: 1521 | |||
| Opens with the Rose Queen outside a church in Northenden, she walks through ranks of uniformed boys (some are sea cadets). Cuts to Rose Queen being crowned, sat on throne and flanked by attendants. She is introduced to a couple standing in front of a car. The crowd in Yew Tree Park is seen as is a race and a fancy dress competition. Finishes with a couple shaking hands with the Rose Queen and attendants on a platform. | |||
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| [HOLIDAY TO SWITZERLAND 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 1591 | |||
| Footage from a family holiday to Switzerland. Includes; crossing the channel, shots of hotels, boating, a beach and swimming. There is footage from Hornfluh, Estaad Saanen, Sarine, Geneva, Vevey and Montreux. | |||
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