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Record 2966 – 2985 of 11096
| [P.E. LESSON, COAL MINE TRIP] | |||
| Date: *1948/49 Film Number: 5188 | |||
| A Physical Education lesson at Abel Street School in Burnley, and a school trip to a coal mine (believed to be Bank Hall Pit). Boys wearing shorts exercise in the school playground as factory chimneys belch smoke in the background. The pupils perform forward and backward rolls, stretches, star jumps and vaults with the assistance of the teacher. Schoolboys are then seen visiting a coal mine, collecting equipment and donning helmets before entering the mine. The film ends with a shot of a moving pit wheel. 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 | |||
| [SPORTS DAY AT ST ANNE'S SCHOOL] | |||
| Date: *1948/9 Film Number: 6216 | |||
| The Miller family are seen outside a farmhouse in the Lake District. Brief scenes from a sports day at St Anne's School, Windermere, follow. | |||
| BOXING FOR BOYS | |||
| Date: *1948-9 Film Number: 7129 | |||
| Scenes showing a group of school boys learning how to box after seeing their teacher practising boxing moves outdoors and in the gym. The class are seen doing warm-up exercises in the playground and learning boxing techniques, then a "match" is staged between two of the boys as others sit on the sidelines cheering. | |||
| [ST ANNE'S FETE 1948-49] | |||
| Date: 1948-49 Film Number: 6953 | |||
| Scenes from St Anne's Fete spanning two years, featuring a woman called Diana wearing a white costume stood in a garden holding a flower posing and is later accompanied by a man called Pat as they both pose for the camera on horseback. They are seen riding amongst the carnival procession and at a ceremony collecting first and second prize from civic dignitaries. A procession including a fire engine and military vehicles make their way along the seafront followed by a prize giving ceremony. | |||
| MAKING PYRAMID HANDKERCHIEFS FROM BEGINNING TO END | |||
| Date: 1948-9 Film Number: 11300 | |||
| This film follows the process of making pyramid handkerchiefs at the Tootal Hemming Works, Manchester. There are titles describing each stage of the process. The process begins with pieces of cloth being checked and counted on receipt and then cut to size. We then see hem stitching and the cloth being stitched around the edge automatically and manually by machinists. In the finishing room we see the cloths being damped and smoothed. They are then folded and examined for faults and ironed before labels are attached to them. The finished products are then boxed and parcelled for dispatch. | |||
| IRISH CAMP | |||
| Date: 1948/9 Film Number: 11411 | |||
| Crossing the Menai Straits on board a train to Holyhead then the boys from Bolton School on the ferry to Ireland. Campsite scenes followed by a visit to the Spanish Arch in Galway before struggling to erect tents in a gale force wind. The boys diving in the sea, walking in Galway and cooking fresh mackerel for dinner. Hiking in Warwickshire with the boys walking in Stanton and Stow-on-the-Wold. Views from a train approaching Carlisle followed by the boys queing for campsite food. The boys walking in the grounds of Fernehirst Castle then playing football with a tennis ball. The film ends with the Bolton school boys and teachers waiting for the 'Windsor Lad' steam train. | |||
| [KING FAMILY HOLIDAY IN NORTH WALES REELS 1 AND 2] | |||
| Date: 1948/9 Film Number: 8723 | |||
| Scenes from a family holiday in North Wales. Locations visited include LLandudno, Conway, Criccieth and Portmeirion. | |||
| [RACING AND PONY CLUB] | |||
| Date: *1948-9 Film Number: 3627 | |||
| Scenes from Pendle Forest Hunt point to point at Deer Park farm, Gisburn. Reg Hindley receiving a prize for winning a race, from his wife Alicia. Also scenes from Hunter Trials at Gisburn, with Rosemary and Valerie riding. Lionel Edwards, a well known sporting artist, at Manor House near Blacko, painting Rosemary and Valerie on their horses. A Pony Club Rally at Gisburn Park, Rosemary riding at Clitheroe Show and at a Pony Club team one day event at Newmarket. Also people practising jumping at Manor House, Blacko and learning to jump without stirrups, saddle or reins. 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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| [VISITORS TO RENOLD WORKS] | |||
| Date: 1948/49 Film Number: 8591 | |||
| Scenes at the Renold Works site of visits from a variety of people, including the Lord Mayor of Manchester, businessmen from other manufacturing companies, and a trade mission from Hong Kong. The reel concludes with a vintage car being driven around the works grounds. | |||
| [CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS] | |||
| Date: 1948-50 Film Number: 1345 | |||
| The Worthington family's Christmas celebrations. Includes good interior footage of the family enjoying their christmas dinner and relaxing after the meal. | |||
| [FOUR WEDDINGS AND THE LAST ELECTRIC TRAM IN EAST LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1948-50 Film Number: 1682 | |||
| Film footage of four weddings shot in Lancashire in 1949. All feature the bridal couple, family and friends - at least two of the happy events take place at Bethesda United Methodist Church. The film also contains brief scenes of the last Blackburn Corporation tram at Intack, Blackburn, on the 9th July 1949. The tram conductor is seen changing the points and turning the trolley around. | |||
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| [VISIT TO GLEN MILLS] | |||
| Date: 1948-50 Film Number: 3500 | |||
| Footage of a visit by a party of Nigerians to the Glen Mills factory. They are shown around the company's nursery, and are taken to the mill's dye house. This is followed by scenes at a work's party at the mill held in 1950. There is a parade of fancy dress contestants, a dance band, a display of professional table tennis and a talent contest. | |||
| [CHILDREN'S ROAD SAFETY SCHEME AND CARNIVAL, BURNLEY PARK] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5134 | |||
| Scenes from a carnival and children's road safety training event held at Queen's Park in Burnley. The film begins with speeches from local dignitaries, visitors eating and drinking in the park and children riding bicycles on a scaled-down road layout. More carnival events are shown including an inspection of sea cadets, a dancing display and various races. The film ends with shots of a Punch and Judy show. 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 | |||
| [ABEL STREET SCHOOL vs ROSEGROVE SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATCH] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5222 | |||
| Non-chronological footage of a football match played at Turf Moor stadium in Burnley between Abel Street School and Rosegrove School. In addition to the general play there are shots of the crowds on the terraces, of players running on to the pitch and of the referee tossing a coin with the team captains. 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 | |||
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| [BURNLEY SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATCH AND PRESENTATIONS] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5236 | |||
| Action from a school football match played at Turf Moor stadium in Burnley featuring pupils from Abel Street School, followed by a prizegiving ceremony. Includes general football action and shots of the crowd in the main stand. After the players walk off, the film cuts to a room where a cup is presented and medals are handed out to individual boys (who presumably played in the match). 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 | |||
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| [GASWORKS PLAQUES, BURNLEY SCHOOL FOOTBALL] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5237 | |||
| General action from a school football match played at Turf Moor stadium in Burnley featuring pupils from Abel Street School, preceded by shots of plaques relating to Oswald Street Gasworks. The plaques record the opening of the original gasworks and of an extension. 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 | |||
| [ABEL STREET SCHOOL CRICKET MATCH] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5291 | |||
| A game of cricket played between adults and children (presumably teachers and pupils) at playing fields used by Abel Street School in Burnley. After shots of the handful of spectators, there are scenes from the match, including boys using a scoreboard. The film ends with the children posing together as a group and close ups of individual boys. 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 | |||
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| [BURNLEY COUNCIL CHAMBER] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5339 | |||
| Councillors debate inside Burnley council chamber. Local councillors, dotted around the room, stand up in turn to speak. The mayor is also seen to address the chamber. 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 | |||
| [BOY'S RUNNING EVENT] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 5340 | |||
| Schoolboys participate in a running race through a town street and path (believed to be in Burnley). A large group run past the camera on a cobbled street before a line of runners make their way up a tarmac path that is enclosed by railings. The film ends with shots of two women leaning against railings and a baby sat upright in a pram. 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 | |||
| [THE LLANGOLLEN CANAL AT RUABON] | |||
| Date: c1949 Film Number: 6242 | |||
| The Miller family are seen on the Llangollen canal at Ruabon. The two girls climb a tree and there are views of the river Dee and of the Pontcysyllte aqueduct. Scenes of a cricket match taking place beneath the aqueduct conclude. | |||
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