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| THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION, GLASGOW 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4205 | |||
| Film of the Empire Exhibition in Bellahousten Park, Glasgow during the visit of the Northwich Traders on 16th June 1938. General views of the crowds, gardens and pavillions, including Canada's, Australia's and Ireland's as well as views of the Exhibition's Tower. | |||
| HOLIDAYS AT THE ISLE OF MAN 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4229 | |||
| Fleming family on holiday in the Isle of Man - they are seen at Douglas, on the beach and at Port Erin, Ramsey and Rushen Abbey. Biplanes are seen at Southport, and the family visit the Pleasure Beach. Mary Fleming is seen in the kitchen at home, and John is seen in the garden with his toys, playing with a model boat in a pool and on the dodgems with his father. | |||
| ST ALBAN'S ANNUAL PROCESSION, JUNE 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4234 | |||
| The gates of St Mary's Catholic Church are seen, with Mary Fleming emerging from the church. Then scenes from the St Alban's Church procession in Blackburn which had over 2000 participants - views of different bands, statues and banners. | |||
| BANK HOLIDAY | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4320 | |||
| Gently amusing film, written by W G Oakes, about the different activities of a group of friends on August Bank Holiday. Two go fishing, four go for a country walk and another group go for a picnic - after several mishaps, including being chased by a farmer, and one of the group falling into a river, they all end up back at home safely, although the two fishermen are a bit worse for wear after spending a large portion of their day in different pubs on the way home. Locations include Middlewich and Tarporley Stations, suburban houses and the countryside around Beeston Castle. | |||
| WEDDING BELLS, 21ST MAY 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4323 | |||
| Film of the wedding of William George Oakes and Winifred Roberts at the Parish Church in Middlewich, 21st May 1938. The guests are seen arriving at the church, as is the bride and her father. The couple are seen leaving the church and being covered in confetti, before proceeding to a garden on King Street, where the wedding party pose for the camera and watch the cutting of the cake. | |||
| [CHESHIRE IN COLOUR] | |||
| Date: *1938 Film Number: 4325 | |||
| Scenes from around Cheshire, showing many of the historical buildings and picturesque villages in the county. The film includes views of Moreton Old Hall and the village of Lymm, street scenes in Chester, Eaton Hall gardens and a boat trip along the River Dee. | |||
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| SALFORD LADS' CLUB - ABERYSTWYTH 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 4948 | |||
| Salford Lads' Club boys are seen arriving at London Road Station in Manchester to go to camp in Aberystwyth. They are all seen having dinner in the mess tent, and washing up afterwards. The lads go swimming in the nearby river and are seem queuing up for their pocket money back at camp. There is a coach trip to Devil's Bridge and some waterfalls, and some of the lads watch a farmer shearing a sheep. Another meal is seen, and there is footage of the various races during the sports day and of a visit to the beach. The film ends with the boys packing up on the last day. | |||
| [OFFICE PICNIC] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 5074 | |||
| A group from the office of D H Henriques Brokers on Pall Mall, Manchester enjoy a day out in Derbyshire. They have a picnic, the women wash the crockery in a river, a man plays the harmonica, and they go to see a well dressing. The film ends with two women applying make-up as a photographer sets up a cine camera on a tripod. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [LAKE DISTRICT, WHIT WALK, TRIP TO HOLLAND 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 5199 | |||
| Compilation reel begins with views of the Lake District taken from moving car. A pleasure boat leaves Bowness-on-Windermere. Groups of men and girls fool around on an outing, and people walk along Morecambe seafront. Footage of a whit walk in Burnley is followed by a school trip to Holland, featuring the voyage by steamship, arrival at Rotterdam and visits to The Hague, Volendam and the Isle of Marken. 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 | |||
| [FOUNDATION STONE AND ARCHBISHOP OF LIVERPOOL AT ST PETER AND ST PAUL R. C CHURCH, ST HELENS] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 5566 | |||
| A crowd waits at the unfinished St Peter and Paul RC church in Haresfinch, St Helens. The Archbishop Downey, of Liverpool, ascends some steps at the site, attended by clergymen. It is a windy day, the Archbishop performs a blessing, and leaves . The crowd disperses, there are shots of the foundation stone laid by the Archbishop, and of the church's unfinished exterior. Groups stand and talk, there are houses in the back drop, clergymen walk by. | |||
| HOMES FOR WORKERS | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 5594 | |||
| Film promoting new housing provision in Liverpool, presented by the city's architect, Mr L.H. Keay. After looking at the city's current and proposed 'slum clearance' programme, the film looks at examples of new housing being built, including flats at Gerard Gardens, and the big new housing estate at Speke. Shows the new facilities inside and outside the homes, and Mrs Greaves, a tenant, explains how much easier her life is now. | |||
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| [SWISS TOUR 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6103 | |||
| Scenes from Salford 72nd Boys' Brigade holiday to Switzerland. The boys are seen on top of a mountain enjoying the views and also walking down again. Brief scenes of a local festival (decorated cattle and people in traditional costume) are followed by the boys swimming and playing around in a lake. | |||
| [ENTERING ST MARY'S CHURCH] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6128 | |||
| At the end of a Whit Walk, the participants are filmed as they enter St Mary's Church in Winton. | |||
| [ROYAL VISIT TO SALFORD 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6129 | |||
| The mayor and other civic dignitaries are seen arriving at the town hall prior to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Salford. On arrival, they are greeted by Edward Stanley, the 17th Earl of Derby. This event was part of a larger tour of Lancashire in May 1938. | |||
| WHIT MONDAY 1938 ST THOMAS' ROSE QUEEN AND SUNDAY SCHOOL | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6340 | |||
| Footage of St. Thomas' Church, Eccleston's second Rose Queen Carnival. Footage of the parade including Morris dancing children, the Sunday school, marching bands and brass bands and floats. Colour footage of the windy crowning ceremony officiated by Mrs Gresford Jones as retiring rose queen Miss May Dingsdale hands over to Miss Joan Bedson. This is followed by the Sunday School Field Day with dancing performances watched by local dignitaries, a May Pole, games, and posing for the camera. Fun and frivolity is had by people of all ages. | |||
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| THE CUP FINAL, WEMBLEY 1938. PRESTON NORTH END V HUDDERSFIELD TOWN | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6435 | |||
| Scenes from the 1938 Cup Final between Preston North End and Huddersfield Town. Shots of the Preston entourage boarding a train in Preston (including Thomas Blackburn, a club director) and walking to Wembley Stadium from the bus. Shots of the crowd and police outside the stadium. Movietone news highlights of the match, which Preston won 1-0. Shots of animals at Whipsnade Zoo. Triumphant Preston North End team returning home and being met by press, photographers and a huge crowd of supporters. The team are driven through the thronging streets sat on the roof of a bus, players address the crowds from the Town Hall steps and also visit a children's ward with the cup. | |||
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| ROYAL VISIT TO BURY MAY 20TH 1938 | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 7320 | |||
| The visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Bury on 20th May 1938. Opens with shots of the waiting crowds in the town centre. Soldiers arrive at the war memorial and there is a presentation of new colours to the 'Old Contemptibles' by the mayor of Bury. The royal party arrive and the King inspects the guard of honour before a line of people are presented to the royals. Concludes with the soldiers and a military band marching off past the camera. | |||
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| [DYSON AND HORSFALL XMAS ORDERS] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 7766 | |||
| Scenes at a mail-order firm, Dyson & Horsfall Ltd of Preston, as they get ready for Christmas 1938 - deliveries arrive at the firm's base at Aqueduct Mill, and women are seen assembling products and orders. Men pack boxes in the warehouse, and there are scenes in the offices, with filing and people making telephone calls. 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/ | |||
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| [BURY AMATEURS VS BURY F.C. PROMOTION TEAM (1924), 4 MAY 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6038 | |||
| Film of the football match at Gigg Lane between Bury Amateurs and the Bury F.C. promotion team of 1924. The two teams run onto the pitch, the captains shake hands and there are views of the game and of supporters in the stands. | |||
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| ROYAL VISIT [KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH IN BURY, 20 MAY 1938] | |||
| Date: 1938 Film Number: 6041 | |||
| Brief views of last minute preparations for the visit are followed by the King and Queen arriving in an open-topped limousine. They are greeted by the mayor and Lord Derby, before receiving assorted civic dignitaries and VIPs. Views of the crowds and a military parade, and the King and Queen are cheered on leaving the reception at the Derby Hotel. | |||
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