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| [EASTHAM HOLIDAY IN DEVON] | |||
| Date: *1951-3 Film Number: 4214 | |||
| Film of family holiday in Devon - views of the guest house and garden, Torquay harbour, scenes of the family on the beach, trips to Labrador Bay, Paignton Zoo and HMS Devonshire, as well as a trip to Brixham on the Western Lady Ferry. | |||
| [THORNTON ROSE QUEEN] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 4787 | |||
| A Rose Queen procession is seen passing through country lanes at Thornton in Lancashire and there are views of the coronation ceremony. Brief scenes of sports day activities conclude. | |||
| AROUND THE FARM | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5149 | |||
| Scenes of work and play on a farm (in Symington, near Ayr) featuring children, animals, workers and members of the Hanna Family. After a shot of farm buildings, we see cows being milked and shepherded down a track, and horses in the farmyard. Two young girls are given a ride on a cart horse. Children feed calves, hold lambs, and bring food to farm workers in the hay field. There are shots of haymaking, with the help of both horse-drawn machinery and a tractor, and children playing in the hay. There are shots of pigs and goats before the film ends with a group of children playing in a water tank in the farmyard. 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 | |||
| LILLESHALL HALL, SHROPSHIRE | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5245 | |||
| Coaching facilities and holidays available at Lilleshall Hall in Shropshire. There are exterior shots of the hall and its gardens as well as footage of the bedrooms inside. People are seen training and playing a number of sports including cricket, archery, gymnastics, fencing, athletics, golf and tennis. Inside the hall, guests play table tennis and chess, visit the canteen and are seen singing and dancing. The film concludes with guests leaving the hall in a van. 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 | |||
| APPARATUS GYMNASTICS BY BIRMINGHAM ATHLETIC INSTITUTE | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5246 | |||
| A gymnastics demonstration by men of the Birmingham Athletic Institute in the grounds of Lilleshall Hall in Shropshire. There are performances on the high bar, floor exercises, parallel bars and vault. 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 | |||
| [LUCAS ENGINEERING WORKS, BURNLEY] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5265 | |||
| Engineers and machines at work inside the Lucas Engineering factory in Burnley. Workers in overalls operate heavy machinery and work on components designed for the aircraft industry, including tailpipe shrouds, gas turbines and what appear to be wheel hubs. 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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| COLOURED WOVEN CLOTH PRODUCTION BY BARDEN MILL CO., (BURNLEY) LTD | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5295 | |||
| A detailed look at the stages of cloth production at the Barden Mill Company in Burnley. Portrays the design, preparation, weaving, inspection and distribution of cloth, with the involvement of skilled craftsmen, mill workers and several types of machinery. The film concludes at the works canteen where Christmas dinner is prepared and served to the employees. 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/ 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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| BLACKPOOL 1949; BLACKPOOL BREEZES 1952; HOLIDAYS 1953 | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 5896 | |||
| Scenes from McMannus family holidays in Blackpool in 1949, 1952 and 1953 - activities on the beach including donkey rides, paddling in the sea, sunbathing, boating, building sandcastles, crabbing, eating ice creams and watching the waves crash on the promenade. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [FAMILY SCENES AND SEASIDE] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 6496 | |||
| Scenes of the McGrotty children playing and riding bikes around Stopes Road in Radcliffe, followed by walking to a birthday party along Calder Road in Bolton and the family playing golf and relaxing in Heaton Park. Views of a holiday in Rhyl, including visits to Gwrych Castle, a fairground, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. A tour around the sights of central London and a brief glimpse of Bolton Wanderer's civic reception in Bolton following their defeat in the 1953 FA Cup Final. Canadian family members arrive at Liverpool Docks and go sightseeing. Assorted scenes including Dobson & Barlow's works sports day and their rounders team playing at Mytham Road, and days out in Blackpool, Southport and Chester. | |||
| [WHIT WALK, ROYAL VISIT AND MISCELLANEOUS SCENES] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 6497 | |||
| Bolton Road Methodist Sunday School's Whit Walk featuring the Rose Queen being crowned. Shots of a bride, groom and guests posing outside a church for the camera. Views of Dobson & Barlow's Toolroom outing to the Blundell Arms, followed by scenes from the McGrotty family holiday in Blackpool. A glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Bolton and there are scenes of the McGrotty children playing in the snow. | |||
| [CAMP ST METHODIST CHURCH; MANCHESTER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1951-3 Film Number: 3862 | |||
| Exterior views of Camp Street Methodist Church, Salford are followed by scenes in Heaton and Albert Parks, of children playing in a schoolyard and exterior views of North Salford Youth Club. Various events in the life of the church - a Whit Walk, the formation of the Sunday School in 1951, a church fete and a trip to Southport. Members of the Women's Fellowship and church cricket team are also seen. Views around Manchester are also featured - ships in the docks, crowds arriving at Manchester Racecourse, Belle Vue zoo and greyhound racing, and Manchester city centre Coronation decorations . | |||
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| [WIGAN ADVERTISEMENT COMPILATION] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 6510 | |||
| A compilation of local cinema adverts in the Wigan area featuring: Walker Dairies Ltd; Wigan Corporation Transport; Co-op Funeral Service, Tylsley & District; Littlewoods Pools; E Johnston Wools, Atherstone; CWS Goods from R Wood; Jewellery from H T Boyle, Anfield; and Sunnyside Fireplaces. | |||
| [THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF PRESTON 1951-1953] | |||
| Date: 1951-3 Film Number: 6546 | |||
| Views taken around Preston, featuring the docks, Horrockses and other mills and various industrial buildings. The Railway Station and road traffic are shown, followed by the exteriors of educational, cultural and civic buildings. Ends with cricket matches and a series of local public events. | |||
| [GRIFFITH FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN WALES] | |||
| Date: 1952 Film Number: 8932 | |||
| Scenes from the Griffiths family holiday to North Wales. Llladuduno, Conwy Castle, Great Orme Railway at Conwy, Bodnant Gardens. By now there is a fifth sibling, a younger daughter, Jackie. Peter is grown up and in uniform. | |||
| [BARLOW FAMILY HOLIDAYS AND HOME] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 11370 | |||
| Compilation reel of family holiday and leisure material, including Blackpool scenes of people on the beach and the panoramic view from the top of the Tower; family members sitting outdoors eating chocolate bars; children in a playground and enjoying a game of cowboys and Indians. There is also an indoor model railway, and shots of a baby in a high chair and pram. | |||
| [FAMILY TRIP OUT AND CARLETON GALA] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 8273 | |||
| Scenes from a family trip into the countryside - two fashionably dressed young women blow up lilos, while a man tries to light a kettle. At Carleton Gala, women are seen preparing a float, then the main parade takes place with cheerleaders, a brass band, and children in historical costume on decorated floats. Finally, the Carnival Queen takes her place on the carnival field and visitors - both adults and children - enjoy the fairground rides. | |||
| [ARCHERY AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 12175 | |||
| The film opens with scenes of Mr and Mrs Dempsey practicing archery. We then see shots of Preston streets decorated with bunting, probably for the coronation. This is followed by scenes of crowds lining the streets to watch a procession of veteran cars. | |||
| SPRING CYCLE RIDE | |||
| Date: c1952 Film Number: 12178 | |||
| Scenes from a Dempsey family bicycle ride. The opening home-made title reads 'A Lonewolf Film presenting "Spring Cycle Ride" '. We see the Dempsey family cycling round country lanes, a sign they point to indicates that they are in Eaves near Preston. There is a visit to a farm included in their day trip, where we see the family looking at the farmyard animals. The family make stops along the way. They have a picnic, pick flowers, make daisy chains and paddle in a stream. We then see the family back home. The boys have a bath, and then we see them in the sitting room. The younger boy plays with toys while his older brother sticks stamps in his album. Mrs Dempsey sews and Mr Dempsey reads and smokes his pipe. We then see the boys in bed. | |||
| A WEEKEND IN BELGIUM | |||
| Date: *1951-54 Film Number: 4050 | |||
| David Sutcliffe's film of his trip to Belgium. Staying with Mr and Mrs Desmet at their house in Watermaal, he visits Antwerp and the zoo, Waterloo, Brussels centre and the Belgian Congo Museum. He sees the canals and port of Brussels and finishes his trip at the Brussels heliport watching the Belgians using helicopters "just like taxis, for business and shopping." | |||
| TONY'S 1ST YEAR 'NEVIN' | |||
| Date: 1951-4 Film Number: 5530 | |||
| Three generations of the Pownall family on holiday in Nevin (Nefyn), North Wales - with baby Tony on his first holiday. Walking along country lanes, playing on the lawn in a garden and at the seaside - making sandcastles, paddling, pony rides and beach ball. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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