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| ASHTON-U-LYNE CELEBRATES JUNE 1953 | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4030 | |||
| Film produced to show the various ways in which the people of Ashton-Under-Lyne celebrated the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It shows the town and streets being decorated, children being given souvenir mugs and medals, and preparations for the Mayor's procession. The Rose Queen is crowned on the steps of the Town Hall. The film finishes with newsreel footage from London and the Queen's procession to Buckingham Palace. | |||
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| SAAS FEE DECEMBER 1953 | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4051 | |||
| Film of David Sutcliffe's school's skiing trip to Saas Fee, Switzerland. The decorations in Albert Square, Manchester for the Coronation are briefly shown, then shots of the school in Shropshire and from the aeroplane journey from Manchester down to London. Brief views of London landmarks including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament covered in scaffolding. The rest of the film is skiing scenes in the Swiss Alps, with people skiing and falling over. There is also footage of someone filming the skiers. | |||
| GREAT HARWOOD CELEBRATES | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4108 | |||
| Film of events at Great Harwood near Accrington on the occasion of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Events featured include a procession to the church in Park Lane, the Children's Fancy Dress Ball, Coronation Ball and the Old Folk's Tea. The main event is the procession of carnival floats through the streets. The procession arrives at the Show Ground for judging of the floats and prize giving. Other events at the cricket ground are seen, these include a motorcycle race, boxing matches, Cowboys and Indians Show and a weight lifter. | |||
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| PORTRAIT OF A MAN | |||
| Date: *1953 Film Number: 4146 | |||
| A portrait of William Hesketh Lever, first Lord Leverhulme, concentrating on his achievements and philanthropy. Includes scenes at Port Sunlight both in factories (then and now), and in the village; voyages abroad with family and friends; Port Sunlight villagers on a visit to the Great Exhibition in Brussels in 1924; and visiting plantations and missions in Nigeria and the Belgian Congo [now Democratic Republic of Congo]. | |||
| THE PURFLEET FLOODS | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4151 | |||
| This is the story of what happened to Van den Berghs and Jurgens margarine factory at Purfleet during and after the floods of February 1953 - scenes of flood damage and the rescue/recovery operations; sandbagging; the Minister of Food visits; the Queen visits, meeting factory workers; aftermath of floods, clean-up, and re-commencement of production of margarine. | |||
| UNILEVER MAGAZINE NO. 4 | |||
| Date: *1953 Film Number: 4153 | |||
| Switching on the Sun:- showing the amount of time spent and work done in the photographer's studio (at Lintas, the Unilever advertising agency), to produce an advertisement in a magazine which is flicked through by a housewife. Dual Purpose:- the design and building of a revolutionary new fishing vessel which, with its new diesel engine, can fish distant waters out of season. The "Ocean Sunlight" is launched at Yarmouth by Mrs. Van den Bergh for Macfisheries. | |||
| UNILEVER MAGAZINE NO. 5 | |||
| Date: *1953 Film Number: 4154 | |||
| Farming with a Difference:- A demonstration of modern scientific farming methods as used on a British Oil & Cake Mills farm in Essex - modern buildings, milking parlour and precision feeding; turkeys; harvesting and baling; intensive pig unit; the birth of a calf. | |||
| THE ISLE OF MAN FOR HOLIDAYS 1953 | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4235 | |||
| Brief views of Mary Fleming and her father-in-law, John Fleming leaving a house and making their way to a coach. Then James and Mary Fleming are seen on holiday at Port Erin on the Isle of Man - on the beach, at the harbour at Peel and at Silverdale Glen boating pool. | |||
| FIVE FLY TO FRANCE | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4402 | |||
| The Wain family go on holiday to France in July 1953. Setting off from Ringway Airport, they fly to Dinard in Brittany. The family are seen on the beach, in their hotel, at a restaurant and going round the shops. They visit St Malo and watch a cycle race, before returning by plane home. | |||
| TRAWLERS AT SPITHEAD | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4431 | |||
| A film about the participation of two Fleetwood trawlers, the Princess Royal and the Red Hackle, in the Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 15th June 1953. The boats are repainted and prepared at Fleetwood and inspected by the Mayor before sailing down to the event, where they are seen amongst the other ships taking part in the review. | |||
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| POLE BANK HALL - CORONATION GARDEN FETE 20TH JUNE 1953 | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4479 | |||
| A group of elderly women are seen in the garden of Pole Bank Hall nursing home followed by scenes from the Coronation Garden Fete. A number of civic dignitaries are seen making speeches, people buy refreshments at the different stalls, and children are shown a snake on the stage. | |||
| INSKIP ADVENTURE | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4587 | |||
| Film about the establishment and activities of the Heywood branch of the Inskip League of Friendship - a social club/support group for disabled people. Includes scenes of disabled people out and about in invalid cars, "shut-ins" being visited at home, a handicrafts session, a trip to the Fylde coast and a re-enactment of their first meeting. The film ends with coverage of the National Coronation Rally in 1953, an event hosted by the Heywood branch of the society. 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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| [MRS TURNER AND SMOKEY] | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4603 | |||
| Mrs Turner is seen in the garden and in front of the family's home in Wigan with Smokey the cat. | |||
| [APPLEY BRIDGE CORONATION CELEBRATIONS] | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4674 | |||
| Coronation celebrations in the Appley Bridge area, near Wigan. A tea party is seen in the village hall, followed by a bonfire and fireworks. A children's sports day with various different races is held, and there are views of decorated houses. | |||
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| [PARBOLD ROSE QUEEN PARADE 1953] | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4676 | |||
| The Rose Queen Parade is seen passing through the Parbold area near Wigan, before arriving at the village green. where the vicar makes a speech and the Rose Queen is crowned. People are seen having tea in a marquee and the local brownies and guides put on a display of country dancing. The film ends with members of the Finch family in the garden at home. | |||
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| MANCHESTER - PRINCESS RE-OPENS ROYAL EXCHANGE | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4714 | |||
| Princess Margaret is seen arriving at the Royal Exchange on 17 November 1953 to reopen it after restoration following wartime bomb damage. She is greeted by the mayor, and is seen inside the building, being presented with a bouquet, unveiling the plaque and making a speech. | |||
| [CORONATION YEAR ACTIVITIES] | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4720 | |||
| Assortment of footage taken during the Coronation year - views from Alderley Edge overlooking the Cheshire plain and of the Wizard pub are followed by a number of different towns' Coronation decorations, including Stratford-upon-Avon. The Hagon family are seen in Blackpool, on holiday in the West Country and in the garden at home in Altrincham. Also includes a train pulling into a station and a Rose Queen parade. 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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| SPRING 1953 BEFORE HOLMEFIELD AVENUE | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 4793 | |||
| Views of the site for the Grime family's new home at Thornton Cleveleys are seen, as well as close-ups of the architect's plans. The house is seen at various stages of its construction and once finished, there are views of the interior. | |||
| A HOLIDAY IN THE LAKE DISTRICT | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 5017 | |||
| The children and teachers of Grange Park School, St Helens enjoy a holiday in the Langdale area of the Lake District. They walk to Little Langdale, have a picnic at Blea Tarn House, then continue, stopping for a paddle and another picnic. Another walk from Hawkshead to Tarn Hows and to Loughrigg Tarn. Scenes from the Rushbearing ceremony in Grasmere where woven displays of rushes and flowers are carried through the village, watched by crowds of people, many also carrying floral displays. Villagers gather around St Oswald's church and the Rushbearing procession continues led by clergy and choirboys and including a marching brass band. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF THE SECOND PARTY | |||
| Date: 1953 Film Number: 5023 | |||
| A party from Grange Park School, St Helens arrive at the Langdale Estate, Great Langdale for a holiday. They gather in the main square in Hawkshead and watch a May Queen procession and dancing displays. People painting by the River Brathay are followed by a walk to Colwith Force waterfall and Little Langdale, and paddling at Slater Bridge. They hike to Loughrigg Fell, go into Ambleside, play in Rothay Park and take a boat trip to Bowness. They walk from Great Langdale to Grasmere, eat ice cream at a cafe, visit Wordsworth's cottage and White Craggs rock garden, Clappersgate. The film ends with brief shots of Keswick and paddling scenes at Watendlath. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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