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[IN THE GARDEN, ON THE BEACH AND UNCLE DICK'S WEDDING]
Date: 1939/49/50 Film Number: 7813
 
Footage of family events throughout the years between 1939-1950. The film begins with children in a garden playing with a dog and net fishing by a river. Then on a beach, adults play catch with a hoop, eat apples and swim in the sea. A little girl accompanied by the adults getting into a car on the promenade, then shown in the garden with a rabbit. Uncle Dick's wedding begins with the groom and best man arriving at the church, followed by bridesmaids, friends and family. The bride arrives at the church, has official photographs taken with her husband and wedding guests before departing under confetti. Views of a sea front, sailing, building a snowman and fly fishing are then shown, followed by children playing in the sand in Tenby, South Wales. This film ends with shots of the family in the garden with their pet dogs. then paddling in the sea and enjoying pony rides on the beach.
 
 
 
[CAPSTICK FAMILY FILM]
Date: 1939-1950 Film Number: 1400
 
Holidays to Morecambe in 1939 and 1950 as well as a visit to Heysham Head. Also features scenes from Preston.
 
 
 
[ROSE QUEEN PROCESSIONS]
Date: 1939/51 Film Number: 826
 
A procession of floats followed by a brass band and mounted police. A second procession takes place to celebrate the anniversary of St. Paul's, Fife - rose queen and retinue; fancy dress. The film finishes with shots of a childrens' playground.
 
 
 
[HOME GUARD TRAINING]
Date: c1940 Film Number: 111
 
A military parade featuring the Home Guard passes through the streets of Rochdale. Crowds gather on the moor to watch the home guard in training - armed exercises, river crossing and scaling walls. The Home Guard are also seen back in the town centre, relaxing and on parade. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.]
 
 
 
ST. HELENS HOME GUARD
Date: c1940 Film Number: 154
 
Men and women in civil defence uniform carry out a First Aid exercise in a bombed building, rescuing 'casualties' and carrying them on stretchers to a van and on to hospital. There are scenes at the hospital where a casualty is examined, another is unloaded, and the female driver is shown beside her - St. Helens Civil Defence Casualty Service - van.
 
 
 
[ICE-SKATING]
Date: *1940 Film Number: 370
 
Wallasey Grammar School boys - skating on a frozen pond; walking in the hills; a cat on a table; and a slow motion rugby pass.
 
 
 
[TATTON RHODEDENDRONS]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 725
 
Shots of the flower gardens at Tatton Park, Cheshire. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.]
 
 
 
[LORD DERBY INSPECTS EX-SERVICEMEN AT BOLTON]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 862
 
Various scenes and activities in and around Bolton - shots of Bolton Town Hall and surrounding moorland; Lord Derby inspects ex-servicemen - the inspection is followed by a parade; the men of the Bolton ARP; a visit to the Fishpool Institute - a game of bowls; several elderly ladies with their nurses pose outside the Institute; the children of the Cottage Homes.
 
 
 
[OUR ALAN]
Date: 1940 Film Number: 863
 
'Our Alan' - baby boy playing in the garden. Various shots - a half timbered Tudor building; Rose Queen processions in the Bolton area
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY - KERNE BRIDGE AND LANDS END]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 864
 
A family holiday - a visit to a cathedral and gorge; general village views; at the seaside; boats out at sea; in the harbour.
 
 
 
[PROCESSION OF QUEENS]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 866
 
Several cars pass in front of the camera, carrying the British Legion Queen, Bolton Royal Infirmary Queen and Queen Elect; morris dancing and crowning ceremony.
 
 
 
[MARCH PAST AND INSPECTION]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 867
 
March past of soldiers and civilians - the civilians are inspected by uniformed officers; a flag is held on which is written 'Egypt Gallipoli Burnley'. A group of men and women - the women play bowls; one woman is wheeled around in a wheelbarrow; playing darts.
 
 
 
SPORTS AND PASTIMES PORTRAYED BY JE HALLAM
Date: 1940 Film Number: 868
 
Various sporting activities, including scenes at the Angling Contest for the Magee Cup, Salwick - shots of the competitors and spectators; anglers setting up their pitches by the river bank; shot of the winner, T Wetherall, and a group of officials. Heywood Recreation Bowling Green - mens bowling match. A boxing match takes place outdoors - shots of the spectators.
 
 
 
[HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH WEST]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 869
 
A family holiday; general views of a picturesque village - thatched cottage, market cross, cathedral; a boat trip; shot of a couple on a motor bike; punch and judy show; ornamental gardens; Tresillian Mens Institute and the Wheel Inn; shots of the harbour.
 
 
 
[MOSS BANK PARK AND AVIARY/WITH THE GRENADIERS]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 870
 
A family group in Moss Bank Park, some with tennis racquets; the aviary. With the Grenadiers - line of soldiers, some with rifles, on the parade ground. Various shots - children playing; donkey rides; Bob Foster, the Burnley goalkeeper, practising; a band playing in the park.
 
 
 
HOME MOVIES
Date: 1940 Film Number: 873
 
Presentation of two ambulances, a gift from the people of Bolton, to the Red Cross and St. Johns Ambulance Brigade - mayor and civic dignitaries; a line of women in uniform, one of whom fixes a horse shoe for good luck. Wrestling match - Jack Pye at Burnden Park. Fete - shots of various stalls; a keep fit display; ladies dancing troupe; Red Cross drivers ambulance race. A nurse on a hospital ward.
 
 
 
ALL PALS TOGETHER
Date: c1940s Film Number: 875
 
Shots of various individuals in uniform; an outdoor swimming pool; show jumping; table tennis outside Smithills Hall; a gymnastic display and football match; mum and dad greet their son on leave from the Navy - he is later seen saying goodbye; a boys camp.
 
 
 
FOLLOWING HORSES. OUR SYSTEM BY FRED DAWSON AND JIMMY BEE
Date: c1940s Film Number: 877
 
Following horses - a man brushes horse manure from the road onto a shovel and puts it in a wheelbarrow. Scenes at Magee's Brewery, Bolton - workers entering and leaving the factory; a man at work securing the lids of the beer barrels.
 
 
 
[MOSS BANK PARK, THE RUKINS AT HOME]
Date: c1940s Film Number: 882
 
In the park - a military band; donkey rides; a crowded paddling pool. The home of the Rukins - in the garden; picking raspberries; a family picnic.
 
 
 
LORD DERBY VISITS FARNWORTH
Date: 1940 Film Number: 883
 
Lord Derby visits Farnworth and lays a wreath at the war memorial - a procession including the mayor and mace bearer, ex-service amputees, girl guides and boy scouts. Bolton's War Weapon Week, October 26th - November 2nd 1940 - another procession of soldiers, armoured cars and gun carriers; shot of a captured German aircraft; the procession makes its way to St. Bedes Parish Church.
 
 
 
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