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CUP FINAL 1954. WEST BROMWICH ALBION v PRESTON NORTH END WEMBLEY - MAY 1st 1954
Date: 1954 Film Number: 896
 
The 1954 Cup Final between West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End - shots of the game. The final score is 3-2 to West Bromwich Albion; Len Millard receives the cup from the Queen Mother.
 
 
 
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH VISIT THE ANCIENT AND LOYAL BOROUGH 21 OCTOBER 1954
Date: 1954 Film Number: 899
 
The visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Wigan on 21st October 1954 - arrival of civic dignitaries; the royal train pulls into the station; shot of a banner - 'Welcome to Wigan'; a military band plays; the royal couple sign the visitors book in the Mayor's Parlour; they wave to the crowds as they drive away.
 
 
 
FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH
Date: 1954 Film Number: 900
 
Wigan Corporation confer the Freedom of the Borough upon Alderman Ernest Ball, Leader of the Council, and Sir William Gorman - speeches are made; presentations by the Mayor; the book is signed. A civic dinner - people in dinner dress are seen seated at long tables; more speeches are made, and toasts offered.
 
 
 
WORLD ENTERPRISE 17 MARCH 54
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1074
 
Various shots of the vessel World Enterprise and tugboats entering dock.
 
 
 
CONCRETING OIL WELL No. 1
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1099
 
A small group of men with spades working on the dockside. Water pours out of a hole in the dock wall.
 
 
 
[MOVEMENT OF CARGO]
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1112
 
Cargo is discharged by grab and moved by conveyor belt along the dockside. Sacks are filled and loaded on to a waiting lorry.
 
 
 
THE TWIN CROSSING MACHINE
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1226
 
Film showing a machine operator at the Tootal factory in Manchester using a Twin Crossing Machine which enables two handkerchiefs to be hemmed at once. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.]
 
 
 
[NELSON STREETS AND PARKS]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1287
 
Street scenes around Nelson in Lancashire. Includes shots of new houses, parks and schools.
 
 
 
[PICNICS ON THE BEACH]
Date: c1954s Film Number: 1343
 
A family picnic on Ainsdale beach. Includes shots of people paddling in the sea, running along sand dunes and eating food next to cars which have been parked on the beach.
 
 
 
[FARM YARD AND FAMILY HOLIDAY ABROAD]
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1540
 
Wilkinson family footage includes various scenes taken during a day trip to the zoo; a holiday in Belgium and a visit to a Welsh farm. Includes brief shots of a whit walk; children having a ride on the back of an elephant; little boys racing around on miniature peddle cars and people feeding chickens and geese in the middle of the farm yard.
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY TO CONNEMARA 1954]
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1593
 
Scenes from a family holiday to Connemara, Ireland. Sir Geoffrey and Mrs Haworth are seen fishing, horse riding and picnicing with family and / or friends
 
 
 
[THE MAYOR'S PROCESSION, CHESTER ZOO AND VARIOUS LONDON SCENES]
Date: 1954 Film Number: 1688
 
A compilation reel - includes footage of the 1954 Mayor's procession; the Bethesda Men's fellowship visit to Chester Zoo and brief shots of St James' Sunday School Procession held on the 3rd July 1954.
 
 
 
[THE O'GRADY FAMILY ON HOLIDAY]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1806
 
Brief footage of the O'Grady family on holiday in Devon and Cornwall [?]. Includes shots taken from a moving boat along a river estuary; a couple stroking a parrot outside a souvenir shop and various beach scenes.
 
 
 
[RIVER RHINE CRUISE 1]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1814
 
Travelling shots taken along the banks of the River Rhine on board a cruise ship. People are seen relaxing on deck.
 
 
 
[RIVER RHINE CRUISE 2]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1815
 
Scenic views of the surrounding landscape taken on board a cruise ship travelling down the River Rhine.
 
 
 
[THE O'GRADY FAMILY ON HOLIDAY IN SALCOMBE]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 1817
 
Members of the O'Grady family on holiday in Devon. Includes shots of Salcombe Harbour taken from a boat and the balcony of a hotel overlooking the harbour.
 
 
 
[THE QUEEN AT BELLE VUE]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 2251
 
The film opens with the Queen, clergymen and battalions of soldiers in Belle Vue Stadium. Crowds watch as the Queen is presented with the colours. Brief footage from Blackpool beach follows with Blackpool Tower also seen. The film closes with scenes from Belle Vue zoo(?) featuring a variety of animals.
 
 
 
[SHIP CANAL AND BELLE VUE ZOO]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 2252
 
The film opens with footage of a trip down the Manchester Ship Canal, including shots of the unfinished Q.E. II Bridge at Runcorn. Continues with a brief shot of people on horseback before closing with footage of animals at Belle Vue Zoo(?).
 
 
 
[BELLE VUE FUNFAIR AND MISCELLANEOUS]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 2253
 
The film opens with footage of people strolling and relaxing in a garden. A man is also seen practicing his golf swing. It continues with footage of people having a picnic and of countryside in the Peak District, including shots of reservoirs. This is followed by footage of Belle Vue funfair. The film closes with shots of two dogs, being walked and running free on a terraced street and some wasteground.
 
 
 
[CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ZOO SCENES]
Date: *1954 Film Number: 2256
 
Opens with scenes from a Christmas Party, presents are seen being opened and refreshments taken. Continues with shots of various animals at Whipsnade Zoo and footage of a parade of horse-drawn vehicles. Closes with footage of deer in a park
 
 
 
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