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| THE CUP FINAL 1923 (BOLTON v WEST HAM) | |||
| Date: 1923 Film Number: 636 | |||
| Opens with shots of an over-crowded stadium (Wembley); mounted police; and the crowd. Followed by shots of the match, which Bolton Wanderers win, 2-0. The King is seen presenting the cup to the winning team. | |||
| SIR ROBERT BADEN POWELL ATTENDS THE SCOUT RALLY IN WITTON PARK | |||
| Date: 1923 Film Number: 955 | |||
| Sir Robert Baden Powell attends the scout rally in Witton Park, Blackburn, 1st September, 1923. Events include a display of camping skills - scouts and guides erect tents; signalling - using semaphore; assembling a wooden hut; bridge building; physical exercises; and a march past of girl guides. 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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| [SUNDAY SCHOOL PROCESSION] | |||
| Date: *1923 Film Number: 969 | |||
| Procession of adults and children; a banner is carried from Wilton Street Sunday School, Denton. | |||
| THE ECCLES TO WARRINGTON WALK | |||
| Date: *1923 Film Number: 4018 | |||
| Scenes from a walking race between Eccles and Warrington. Competitors are seen setting off and being cheered by the crowds. There are scenes along the route, and the winner is seen being congratulated by the mayor. | |||
| [LANCASHIRE XI CRICKET TEAM] | |||
| Date: *1923 Film Number: 4019 | |||
| Close up shots of some of the Lancashire XI cricket team who played England at the Cricket Festival in Blackpool. Players featured include Captain J Sharp, A W Pewtress and L Green. 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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| OUR NATIONAL INDUSTRIES: MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL | |||
| Date: c1924 Film Number: 393 | |||
| Features of the Manchester Ship Canal from Eastham Locks on the Mersey, through Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Partington, Irlam and Barton, to Manchester docks where cargoes are unloaded. 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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| [BARTON SWING BRIDGE AND SALFORD DOCKS] | |||
| Date: c1920s Film Number: 3224 | |||
| Footage of the Barton Swing Bridge in operation, with various ships going through, followed by waiting traffic being allowed across the restored bridge. There is then footage in and around the docks, showing barges, piers and different ships. Cranes are seen unloading timber from a ship onto the quayside, and large engineering components are transferred to another vessel. | |||
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| MANUFACTURE OF JACOBS "MARIE" BISCUITS | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 48 | |||
| A demonstration of biscuit manufacture on a mechanised production line, from mixing to packing, in the Palace of Industry at the British Empire Exhibition. | |||
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| BURY CARNIVAL, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH 1924 | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 77 | |||
| A carnival King and Queen and a jester perform for the camera. The King and Queen then travel by barge to the New Pier where they are met and crowned by the Mayor. Views of the procession and carnival follow, featuring bands, floats and morris dancers. The film ends with shots of a procession of soldiers and scenes at an army camp. | |||
| GLIMPSES OF A MANCHESTER POPULAR RENDEZVOUS - THE PICCADILLY RESTAURANT AND DANCE SALON | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 120 | |||
| Shot of the crowded dance floor; shot of the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra; a scene in the restaurant, waitresses are serving at the tables; another shot of the dance floor, then a demonstration dance, the Flirtation Waltz, is performed by Walter and Bobby Browning; closing shot of the orchestra. | |||
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| THE UNVEILING OF THE BLACKBURN WAR MEMORIAL | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 125 | |||
| A procession of military bands, soldiers, civilians, nurses, boy scouts and girl guides. Further on is a group of clergymen and a church choir, followed by the Mayor; all assemble by the war memorial. Mrs. Brown unveils the memorial - a statue. People come and place wreaths at the foot of it. | |||
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| WHIT-SUNDAY PROCESSION IN URMSTON | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 143 | |||
| The various groups participating in the whit procession are shown - army cadets, girl guides, boy scouts etc - as well as shots of the spectators lining the streets. | |||
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| [BLACKPOOL PROMENADE] | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 149 | |||
| Scenes of various holiday activities in Blackpool including a band in the Grand Pavilion, walking on the promenade, children playing on the beach, donkey rides, a ventriloquist and a walking doll, auctioning Blackpool rock, Blackpool Tower, and the Pleasure Beach. | |||
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| [BLACKPOOL PAGEANT] / EASTER FUN | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 166 | |||
| A procession in June 1924 including boys carrying foreign flags, floats advertising local companies and people in fancy dress. The crowd are in tiered seating by the roadside. The Mayor rides in a flower-decorated float. Views of the final grand procession which includes morris dancers, (girls), people with large heads on and people throwing confetti. Ends on a long view of the promenade, and a train pulling out of a station. Easter Fun and Fashion. Shots of various rides at the Pleasure Beach; the roller coaster, water chute etc. | |||
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| THE MARKETS AND FOOD SUPPLIERS OF MANCHESTER | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 168 | |||
| Long title sequence about the past and present day markets. Cargo of fruit and vegetables being unloaded at Manchester Docks. An auction of imported food. Home-grown produce being loaded onto horse-drawn carts at London Road Station. Early morning at the market. Interior of the Market Hall. Unloading fish from a train. The fish market. Reel 2: The animals landing wharf on the Ship Canal; a boat arrives and cattle are unloaded. Cattle being driven to the abattoir. The wholesale meat market. The corporation cold store in Elm Street. | |||
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| WHIT FRIDAY PROCESSIONS | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 534 | |||
| Whit procession in the Denton and Haughton area, including banners, bands, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys Brigade, and concluding with a gathering in a square. Seven Sunday Schools are named and the contingent shown. | |||
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| UNVEILING CEREMONY OF THE CARNFORTH WAR MEMORIAL, SUNDAY NOV 9TH 1924 | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 1008 | |||
| Scenes from the unveiling of the Carnforth War Memorial, produced by the owner of the local cinema. Views of the procession passing through the streets are followed by scenes of crowds gathering at the war memorial, the unveiling, speeches and a gun salute. | |||
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| BLACKPOOL CARNIVAL REVELLERS VISIT KNUTSFORD ROYAL MAY DAY FESTIVAL | |||
| Date: 1924 Film Number: 4015 | |||
| Two charabancs full of Carnival revellers are seen leaving Blackpool. Passing through Wigan and Warrington, they arrive at Knutsford Royal May Day Festival, where King Carnival is presented to the Knutsford May Queen, and they dance and sing for the crowds. Also includes views of Knutsford procession and the May Queen from 1864, Mrs Jackson, meeting the current holder. | |||
| LOCAL EVENTS AS THEY HAPPEN | |||
| Date: 1924-26 Film Number: 384 | |||
| Local events in Preston - the Mayor's procession; Christmas shopping; pot fair; Royal Infirmary rag; egg rolling in Avenham Park; dog show; and a horse fair. | |||
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| THE GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EAST LANCASHIRE | |||
| Date: c1925 Film Number: 5853 | |||
| Promotional film for Salford - general views of streets and main junctions are followed by a look at the borough's parks and gardens and a brief glimpse of Manchester racecourse. This appears to be extracts from a longer film, as some intertitles are not followed by footage. | |||
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