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Record 4146 – 4165 of 11241
| THE HAWESWATER AQUEDUCT | |||
| Date: *1954 Film Number: 2301 | |||
| Introduction : 'The film shows briefly the work involved in the construction of the Haweswater Aqueduct between Garnett Bridge, near Kendal, and Heaton Park Reservoir, Manchester, a total distance of 64 miles, under the direction of Mr Alan Atkinson, M. Eng,. M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E., Engineer and Manager to the Manchester Corporation Waterworks Committee.' Includes scenes of the 'Firing of the 1st Shot' ceremony. The late alderman Sir William Kaye initiates proceedings, by detonating an explosion to mark the beginning of the construction work. Men are seen working on the machines at the shaft head, preparing detonators and dynamite, excavating rock from the tunnel face and laying the pipeline. The film also focuses on the structural designs of various bridges crossing the River Roach. | |||
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| [SALFORD DOCK WORKERS REHABILITATION CENTRE] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 2649 | |||
| Film of the Dock Workers Rehabilitation Centre in Salford - residents are shown in a room watching TV, receiving "sunlight treatment" and using the gym. There is also footage of an elderly couple making a presentation to an elderly man. | |||
| [FREEDOM FOR OLDHAM TANK DIVISION] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 2798 | |||
| A film of the 41st Oldham Royal Tank Regiment receiving the freedom of Oldham. Watched by crowds, there is a procession of tanks through the town with the mayor and a marching band in attendance. The mayor inspects troops from the 41st, and photographs are taken. The mayor addresses the crowd from a podium, and the film ends with a shot of the calligraphed freedom document itself. 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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| [PROCESSION IN HORWICH] | |||
| Date: *1954 Film Number: 3134 | |||
| Film of a procession in Horwich featuring many local groups. Some of the footage is shot outside St Mary's Church. Also includes footage from a visit to a model village and of a woman with a dog in a garden. | |||
| SYDNEY CAPLAN AND JOAN LEVER 1954 | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3158 | |||
| The wedding of Sydney Caplan and Joan Lever at a synagogue in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Includes shots at the bride's house, inside and outside the synagogue and at the reception. | |||
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| THE FA CUP FINAL 1954 | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3260 | |||
| Movietone's coverage of 1954 FA Cup Final between West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End (West Brom ultimately being victorious 3-2 in the closing three minutes of the game). There are shots of a packed Wembley stadium, scenes of Preston players preparing for the match in their dressing room, the Queen Mother greeting both teams before the match, and the highlights, including all the goals, West Brom players taking oxygen at half-time, and the presentation of the trophy at the end. | |||
| PATHE NEWS SPECIAL - CUP FINAL 1954 | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3262 | |||
| Newsreel film of the 1954 FA Cup Final, featuring shots of the ground filled with supporters, shots of the Queen Mother, the teams and pre-match scenes in the dressing room. There is footage from the match, including all the goals and presentation of the trophy. | |||
| [MAKING LOAF TINS AND PIE DISHES] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3419 | |||
| Close-ups of machines used to press metal into loaf tins, and another which stamps out foil pie dishes. | |||
| [STOCKS OF STEEL] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3421 | |||
| Pallets of sheet and strip steel and bundles of steel wire are seen stored in a warehouse before use in a factory making knives and other kitchen utensils. A wire polishing machine is used, and wire is seen being welded. | |||
| MAY 17TH 1954 PART NO 2604 F FRAME FOR SLIDE MACHINE | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3422 | |||
| Close-ups of a machine which folds steel rods into a rectangular shape, at use in a factory that makes kitchen utensils in Burnley. | |||
| MAY 19TH 1954 PART NO. 2511 BK BRACKET PROGRESSIVE DIE | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3423 | |||
| Close up views of machines used to stamp out shapes from sheet steel into brackets, trays and other assorted items at the Prestige factory in Burnley. | |||
| MAY 18 TH 1954 PART NO 2502 SOAP DISH CRIMP TRAY TO FRAME | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3424 | |||
| Close-up shots of machines used to secure ('crimp') the tray of a soap dish to its metal frame. There are also shots of a machine stamping out metal toothbursh holders. | |||
| MAY 18TH 1954 TYPICAL BENDING TOOL FOR TOWEL BARS | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3425 | |||
| Close-ups of a machine used at the Prestige Metal Factory in Burnley to bend steel bars to form towel holders. Steel bars are also seen being welded onto a flat piece of metal. | |||
| MAY 19TH 1954 1ST AND 2ND ROLL 20 x 30.9 BARREL UNIT | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3426 | |||
| Views of a rotating machine at the Prestige Metal Factory in Burnley, which contains a number of barrels. The contents of one of the barrels are washed, and then placed in another drum to polish and dry them. | |||
| MAY 20TH 1954 LOADING PARTS INTO TRAYS AND TOTE BOXES | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3427 | |||
| Views of metal components being loaded into boxes and trays by machines. Components are also seen being hardened in a furnace, being washed and then tempered. | |||
| DUKE OF LANCASTER DISTRICT CADET CAMP 1954 | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3902 | |||
| Footage of a cadet camp, set up in the Fylde area, with large tents having been erected. The cadets are seen playing, brawling and generally showing off for the camera. A game of cricket, an attempt at caber tossing and some of the girls dancing are also included. | |||
| [NORTHERN IRELAND - BANGOR AND BELFAST] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 3923 | |||
| Footage from a holiday in Northern Ireland, with shots of the cities of Bangor and Belfast, and views of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. | |||
| TIME, SPACE, AND EFFORT | |||
| Date: *1954 Film Number: 4152 | |||
| Demonstrates the savings made in time, space and effort when various types of fork lift trucks and pallettes are used for the efficient movement and storage of finished products. Examples used are Vauxhall motors; ICI paints and paper; GPO; Shell oil drums; and Unilever cleaning products. | |||
| [EASTHAM TOURING HOLIDAY IN BELGIUM, GERMANY AND HOLLAND] | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 4215 | |||
| Film of Eastham touring holiday in Europe with friends from Tilburg. Brief shots of the car being loaded and unloaded at the docks. Places visited include Liege in Belgium, Heidelberg and Cologne in Germany, and The Hague and Volendam in Holland. | |||
| WINDERMERE, JULY 1954 | |||
| Date: 1954 Film Number: 4239 | |||
| Views of Bowness on Lake Windermere - boats moored at the lakeside and a boat trip leaving. Then views of the cliffs, town and seafront at Scarborough, including a funicular lift on the cliffside. | |||
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