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| JOAD AND FORMBY PICK BEST BELLE | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 1334 | |||
| George Formby and Professor Joad select the best bathing belle at Morecambe in 1946. Formby presents the prize. | |||
| THE ROYAL VISIT TO BROADHEATH 17 JULY 1946 | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 1468 | |||
| A visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Broadheath on 17th July 1946. They are seen arriving by car through crowds of people and then on the podium being introduced to the Mayor of Altrincham, other dignitaries and local business representatives. Press can be seen taking photographs before the Royal party leaves and the crowds begin to disperse. | |||
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| QUIET VILLAGE : SCENES OF A CHESHIRE VILLAGE | |||
| Date: c1946 Film Number: 1469 | |||
| Film shot in and around Great Budworth, Cheshire on a quiet day. Includes views of the fields and of individual buildings, with close ups of some of the architectural detail. Also someone is seen on a horse and cart and a man in an army uniform can be seen talking to a man and his dog. 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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| [WHITEHEAD'S NURSERY OUTING TO ST ANNES] | |||
| Date: *1946 Film Number: 1679 | |||
| A nursery school outing to St Annes. Workers from Whitehead's cotton mill in Rawstenstall are seen loading their children on to a bus and waving them goodbye. On arrival at the beach, the children and nursery staff are seen building sand castles, paddling in the sea and taking an afternoon nap. The film concludes with scenes of the children being met by their mothers when they arrive home. | |||
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| [RUTH AND BABY] | |||
| Date: c1946 Film Number: 2141 | |||
| Scenes in the Behrens family garden. Ruth is seen holding a baby in her arms. She tries to lay the child down in a pram but it keeps kicking the covers away. | |||
| [NORTH WALES + BLACKPOOL] | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2610 | |||
| Scenes of a family group in the park, followed by the men playing ball on the beach in shirts ties and trousers; there is a pier in the background. There is footage of a boat and lots of women in deckchairs. People wait around in front of a coach, and then a woman takes a picture. A moored boat is tossed in heavy seas, and there is footage of waves crashing onto rocks. In a different location, there are scenes of lakes and a waterfall. The family assemble on the front steps, having their picture taken with twin babies. In Blackpool, women sunbathe, feed chickens and there is a view of the Tower from the Central Pier. A woman and two men sit on a bench and play with pipes and hats. | |||
| WITHIN THE ATOM | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2715 | |||
| Film prepared for the 1946 Faraday lecture entitled 'Atoms, Electrons and Engineers'. Animated sequences depict the structures of the atoms of various elements, and demonstrates the effects on atoms of various scientific processes including nuclear fission. | |||
| THE ENGLISH LAKES | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2753 | |||
| Film of the Lake District. Various villages, valleys and lakes are featured. Includes footage of Ambleside, Grasmere, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Langdale, Ullswater and Hawkshead. | |||
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| [WITHIN THE ATOM - ANIMATION SEQUENCES] | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2821 | |||
| Unedited footage prepared for the 1946 Faraday lecture entitled 'Atoms, Electrons and Engineers'. Animated sequences depict the structures of the atoms of various elements, and demonstrates the effects on atoms of various scientific processes including nuclear fission. | |||
| VISIT OF THE CHIEF SCOUT, LORD ROWALLAN, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISTRICT CUB RALLY. MAY 5TH 1946 | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2863 | |||
| The chief Scout, Lord Rowallan, is seen visiting a cub rally held at Bolton School. He addresses the assembled cubs and onlookers and is seen being presented to some of the cubs. Also includes footage of a cross country race, runners are seen at the start of the race, on the course and at the finish. | |||
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| THE JUNIOR SCHOOL | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 2869 | |||
| Film of the Junior School Department of Bolton School. Pupils are seen in a science lesson, making models, painting and being taught to sing. They are also seen doing gymnastics. | |||
| DISCOVERY OF A NEW PIGMENT | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 3230 | |||
| A film about the development of a new pigment, Phthalocynine Blue. After chemical testing and comparison against existing pigments, the colour is established and named Monastral Blue. | |||
| ROUGH RIDERS | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 3564 | |||
| Footage of a motorcycle race between the North and the South. Begins with the riders fixing their bikes ready for race time, and then running into the saddle at the start of the race. They can be seen on their way around the track before the North, in white helmets win the race. | |||
| [THE MARRABLES; DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS] | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 4002 | |||
| A group of people can be seen on the lawn of a large house gardening and then walking around, one person carrying a shotgun. Mary Gaddum can be seen running past some sheds, probably wartime constructions, we then see them in the process of being demolished. Includes winter scenes and beach scenes and ends with views of a large house. | |||
| NEWQUAY 1946 | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 4111 | |||
| Film of the Rendells on holiday in Newquay. General views of the coastline, harbour [with people diving in] and beach. There is a Punch and Judy Show on the beach. Joan Rendell and other family members are seen sitting in deckchairs, on the putting green and at Bedruthan Steps on the West Cornwall coast. | |||
| [SNOW SCENES AND MAY DAY PROCESSION] | |||
| Date: *1946 Film Number: 4334 | |||
| Two teams run out onto a snow covered football pitch, the captains shake hands prior to kick-off but the match itself is not seen. The Siddall children are seen playing on a sledge in the snow, followed by scenes from a May Day Procession [possibly in Winnington] including views of the May Queen in a carriage. A bridesmaid is seen in a garden and two girls are seen standing outside a suburban house. | |||
| [BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND ISLE OF WIGHT] | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 4341 | |||
| Siddall family holiday in Bournemouth, the family are seen relaxing outside their beach-hut and playing on the beach. There are brief shots of New Forest ponies before the family are seen on the Isle of Wight. The film concludes with views of a game of tennis. | |||
| [FLOWERS AND BEES] | |||
| Date: *1946 Film Number: 4414 | |||
| Close-ups of flowers and trees in bloom, with a butterfly and bees collecting pollen. | |||
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| THE MOTOR INDUSTRY'S "JUBILEE CAVALCADE," MANCHESTER SAT OCT 26 1946 | |||
| Date: 1946 Film Number: 4422 | |||
| Scenes from the Jubilee Cavalcade in Manchester - different vehicles, both vintage and new, are seen on the blitz site at Piccadilly with people wandering about. The cars on show include Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird and the millionth car to be produced at Ford's Dagenham plant. The Mayor and Lord Brabazon of Tara arrive to inspect the vehicles before they set off on a tour of the city. | |||
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| [SOUTH COAST SCENES; QUEEN MARY] | |||
| Date: *1946 Film Number: 4567 | |||
| Scenes from around the South Coast - church and churchyard, cliffs and the coast. The Queen Mary is seen in dry dock in Southampton, with people looking around the ship. Brief views of the exterior of the Majestic Hotel conclude. | |||
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