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Record 4512 – 4531 of 11529
| [FAMILY DOGS AND FLOWERS] | |||
| Date: *1956 Film Number: 8918 | |||
| The Ingham family's two pet spaniels are seen in the garden; an elderly visitor takes her leave at the front door, and there are shots of a climbing flowering shrub and flowers in the herbaceous border. | |||
| [MANCHESTER CITY HOMECOMING 1956] | |||
| Date: 1956 Film Number: 2621 | |||
| Manchester City football team parade through the streets in open-topped buses displaying the FA Cup (won on the 5th of May). The streets are lined with people waving, and there is an unexplained shot of a Conservative Party election poster. 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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| [GUARDS BAND AND SOUTH COAST HOLIDAY] | |||
| Date: *1956 Film Number: 3457 | |||
| Footage of mounted police and a Guards Band in a procession through the streets of Manchester. There are also scenes from a holiday on the South Coast of England, with shots of white cliffs and people on a beach. | |||
| [FIRES AND WHALLEY RANGE GARDEN] | |||
| Date: 1956 Film Number: 3981 | |||
| Footage of a fire burning across a field, and then scenes in a suburban garden in Whalley Range, with flower beds and children playing. | |||
| MEGAVOLTAGE RADIATION TECHNIQUES: THE 4 MeV LINEAR ACCELERATOR TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 2742 | |||
| Film demonstrating a radiation applicating machine - after showing its various tilting and pivoting actions, a technician uses the equipment on people with various primary cancers (lungs, inner head, middle ear, bladder). | |||
| [CHRISTIES TRIMS] | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 2749 | |||
| Trims friom various Christie Hospital films, including footage of radiation application equipment used at the Hospital. | |||
| [WORKS PICNICS - PIONEER] | |||
| Date: 1956-57 Film Number: 1392 | |||
| A works outing from the Pioneer factory in Accrington. Men and women are seen enjoying a bus trip to Liverpool, Llandudno and Cheshire. Includes scenes of the group - roller skating; having a picnic; walking around the gardens of Chatsworth House and boarding the ferry to cross the Mersey. There are also interior and exterior shots of men drinking in a pub; people boarding a light aircraft and some men wearing silly hats and joke noses. | |||
| [LANGDALE HOLIDAY 1956/7] | |||
| Date: *1956/7 Film Number: 4372 | |||
| Sykes family holiday in the Chapel Stile area of the Lake District. The family are seen walking in the Langdale Valley, and visiting the Ravenglass and Eskdale Miniature Railway - the smallest public railway in the world. There are brief views of a cottage being built, and the Sykes are seen walking by Stickle Tarn. The film ends with the four Sykes children in the park in Lytham St Anne's, apparently on their way to Harvest Festival. | |||
| [CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY WITH THE DOHERTY FAMILY] | |||
| Date: 1956/7 Film Number: 4887 | |||
| Scenes from a Doherty family Christmas, assorted children, friends and relatives are seen in the lounge and enjoying Christmas dinner. There are aerial views taken from an plane, which is also seen on the tarmac after landing. On holiday in St Annes, the Doherty family are seen playing on the beach and in the sea. | |||
| CEMENTATION | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 4985 | |||
| Film documenting the construction of the Tate and Lyle Sugar Silo at Huskisson Dock, Liverpool. A wood and steel framework is filled with concrete to create the huge arches that form the roof of the silo - as each is completed, cranes move the framework along so the next section can be made. Includes views taken from the top of the silo during its construction. | |||
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| [BALL, BOAT TRIP, MOUNTAINEERING] | |||
| Date: 1956-57 Film Number: 8656 | |||
| The film starts at a ball, with students dancing to a live band. Afterwards, there are shots of people setting out on road trips to different places such as the Pine Tree Cafe and Omskirk. Further footage includes a wedding, a man getting his hair cut and shots on the boat Blue Iris. The film ends with the LU Mountaineering Club, following them climbing and reaching the top of a summit. | |||
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| [SRI LANKA - FILMING OF 'THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI' AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1956/7 Film Number: 11316 | |||
| A compilation reel, with family scenes in Halgolla, followed by a plantation staff party. On 7th January 1957, a British woman - Elizabeth, and her family, depart by ocean liner. Scenes of the filming of 'The Bridge over the River Kwai', shot in February-March 1957; the film crew and actor William Holden set up and rehearse shots. The reel continues with scenes of a traditional Sri Lankan performance with dancers in traditional costume, general scenes in the countryside, and ends with shots of wild flowers. | |||
| [SOUTH COAST HOLIDAY, LAKE DISTRICT, AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1956/7 Film Number: 9512 | |||
| A compilation of HIndle family holiday and domestic scenes. In Dorset, the family visit the New Forest, Corfe Castle and Stonehenge, and go to see the RMS Queen Elizabeth in Southampton docks. There are scenes in the Lake District; a street procession with the mayor, a brass band and scouts among the marchers; and family footage in the garden. | |||
| [JODRELL BANK; PARIS] | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 11302 | |||
| The film opens on shots of the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The film cuts to Paris where the family go sightseeing. | |||
| [PLUMLEY AND THE HAVEN HOTEL SANDBANKS] | |||
| Date: 1956/57 Film Number: 7796 | |||
| Footage of the Brickhill family on holiday at The Haven Hotel in Sandbanks, Poole and at events in Plumley in Cheshire. The film begins with the Brickhills on the hotel grounds, on the beach and playing racquet ball on the promenade. There are scenes of a roadside picnic and the youngsters climbing up a hill towards a ruined castle. There are views of some sea planes, one of which is the 'City of Salisbury' as well as shots taken at sea of the Brickhills and another family on a boat and later on a beach and having a roadside picnic. This is followed by huntsmen and hounds give a display at a country show in Plumley and a show jumping contest. | |||
| [ST ANNES JUNE 1957] | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 8459 | |||
| In the garden grandparents and children, boys play fight. On the beach at St. Annes they build sand castles, sunbathe in deck chairs, eat ice cream and boating on the lake. Mother and children stop off at a cafe for a drink, children play on a climbing frame. The children enjoy the rides at pleasure beach. In the field with the disused bus the adults sleep in deck chairs while the boys climb trees. | |||
| [HORSE & MOTOR RACING] | |||
| Date: *1956/7 Film Number: 13470 | |||
| Views of front garden on a windy autumnal day then dogs in the kitchen followed by Christmas - presents by the tree and adults toasting each others' health. A party with men in black tie dancing with glamourously dressed ladies followed by a dog playing with a toy balloon. A group of people including a disabled man sit for the camera followed by views of Park House gardens and exteriors. Point-to-point horse racing with large crowds watching, then over to Oulton Park for several classes of motor races. Brief shot of three invalid tricycles with a man on crutches before they all are driven away. The film ends with views of Lincoln's castle and cathedral followed by three men in a field with a tractor with a hedge cutting attachment. | |||
| LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD RAILWAY 1893-1956 | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 5961 | |||
| Film of the Liverpool Overhead Railway, the first electric railway in Britain, documenting the passage of the train prior to its closure on Sunday 30th December 1956. Opening shots show handwritten inter-titles detailing the history and technical details of the railway. Interior and exterior footage of the trains, various shots of passengers, street scenes and footage of the docks. Concludes with scenes of the railway's dismantling. 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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| Northwestern Camp [and Belle vue inspections] | |||
| Date: c1956/7 Film Number: 3595 | |||
| After opening shots of the camp, the Lads Brigade is seen marching out of a field and along a road; they are next seen in a churchyard, and continuing their march, watched by Brigade officers on the pavement. Brigade officers and other officials are then seen in the grounds of a large house, wandering amongst flower beds. More camp scenes follow, including a shot of boys drinking pop at a stall. Next we see inspection marches at Belle Vue, probably on two different occasions. The Girls Brigade are also involved; there are demonstrations of dancing, gymnastics, acrobatics; also presentation ceremonies. The lads are also seen marching through the fairground which is adjacent. | |||
| [SCHOOL TRIP TO FLEETWOOD AND SOUTHPORT] | |||
| Date: c1957 Film Number: 4597 | |||
| Pupils and staff from Standish Church of England Boy's School are seen on a school trip to Fleetwood and Southport. Footage of the coach journey. At Fleetwood they are seen at the harbour and on board a fishing trawler. Scenes of a boat being painted, and at Southport the boys are seen eating a picnic, having donkey rides on the beach and at the fun fair. | |||
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