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| [RUNCORN - WIDNES BRIDGE DURING CONSTRUCTION] | |||
| Date: 1956-61 Film Number: 1610 | |||
| The construction of the Runcorn - Widnes bridge, filmed from the commencement of work in 1956 until shortly after its opening in 1961. The old transporter bridge and a railway viaduct are seen as is traffic using the completed bridge. | |||
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| ROUND & ABOUT | |||
| Date: 1956-61 Film Number: 6805 | |||
| Scenes from a variety of Boardman family days out including visits to: Aysgarth Falls; Thornton Force; Lake Coniston; Semer Water; Castle Howard; Castle Bolton; Fountains Abbey; Harewood House; Holker Hall; Eskdale Railway; Silverdale; Blackpool; Southport; Trentham Gardens; Little Moreton Hall; Hodnet Hall; Chatsworth House; Llandudno; Conway Castle and Robin Hood's Oak. | |||
| [WEDDING SCENES AND BOYS' BRIGADE MARCH] | |||
| Date: 1956-63 Film Number: 5073 | |||
| Scenes of a wedding party arriving and leaving church followed with yachts on a lake. Members of the Boys' Brigade marching in a street procession conclude. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [CADETS OUT AND ABOUT] | |||
| Date: 1956-7 Film Number: 3906 | |||
| Shots taken outside the old Central Station (now G-Mex) and the Midland Hotel in central Manchester. There are views of cadets climbing hills in the Peak District, and of Ashley Post Office near Altrincham. A rural pub is seen, and a visit to Liverpool, with shots of the Museum and a trip on the ferry. | |||
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| FACT FINDING NOT FAULT FINDING | |||
| Date: *1956/8 Film Number: 4143 | |||
| An American safety training film for factory foremen emphasising prevention, rather than investigation, of accidents. Illustrated with examples of a crane dropping a load, a foot crushed in a fork lift accident, an electric shock, and a wedged elevator lock. | |||
| [COUNTRYSIDE, CHRISTMAS AND GARDEN SCENES] | |||
| Date: *1956/8 Film Number: 10257 | |||
| Compilation reel of varied Taylor family domestic and leisure scenes. There are shots of family members out and about in North Wales; a Christmas get-together where an elderly couple dance by the tree; scenes with assorted family and friends in the garden; a Pekinese dog performs tricks for treats, and young people brew tea by the roadside on one of several trips into the countryside. | |||
| [AT ORMSKIRK GOLF CLUB] | |||
| Date: *1956/8/9 Film Number: 4673 | |||
| Scenes from Ormskirk Golf Club - players are seen teeing off from the first tee and at various other points on the course. Some of the footage is in slow-motion. The majority of players are men, although some women do feature. A group of men are seen practising putting and chipping, and the film ends with some of the members relaxing outside the clubhouse with a drink. | |||
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| HOLIDAY | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 165 | |||
| A promotional film showing the attractions of Blackpool as a holiday resort - visitors arrive at the station; a diving display; the Pleasure Beach; an aircraft giving sightseeing tours; a swimming pool and bathers; dancing on the pier and strolling on the prom; posters advertising artists such as Hylda Baker and Tommy Cooper; the Golden Mile; sand yachting at Lytham St. Annes; bathing beauties at Morecambe; crowds on Blackpool beach; the Tower and the view from the top; and Blackpool illuminations. | |||
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| [CLASSWORK AND LEISURE TIME] | |||
| Date: *1957 Film Number: 338 | |||
| Boys of Wallasey Grammar School - a handwriting lesson; in the print room; rugby; school play; snowballing; rowing; marathon race; a bus excursion for the History Society. | |||
| PARTY SEASON | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 505 | |||
| A Christmas party for orphaned and underprivileged children, organised by the Daily Mirror and ABC Minors, and held at the ABC Ardwick, Manchester. Many celebrities are "uncles" and "aunts" for the occasion. | |||
| NEW FIELDS FOR INDUSTRY | |||
| Date: c1957 Film Number: 594 | |||
| Industrial and leisure facilities in Burnley and the surrounding area, including - the Leeds and Liverpool Canal; scenes in the Yorkshire Dales; Pendle Hill; the Towneley family home; Thompsons park, and Turf Moor football ground. | |||
| COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 598 | |||
| The Mottram Carnival of 1957 including - a procession with vintage cars and morris dancers; the Pack Horse Inn is seen decorated with flags and bunting; the coronation of the carnival queen; a display by a majorettes troupe who are presented with a cup by the Mayor; prizes are presented to other competition winners. | |||
| THE CHILDREN OF CHELMSFORD STREET OLDHAM COMMENCING 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 697 | |||
| Shots of a terraced street in Oldham - children playing; a woman scrubbing the step of a shop; a baby playing in a doorway. | |||
| ANNUAL INSPECTION AND REVIEW BELLE VUE 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 831 | |||
| Inspection of firemen and women at the annual review, Belle Vue, July 1957 - includes inspection of the auxiliary fire service; presentation of medals; speeches; band; demonstrations - including firefighting on water using inflatable boats. 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/ [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| EASTHAM UPPER LEADING JETTY 19 DEC 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 1077 | |||
| Work being carried out at Eastham oil dock on the Manchester Ship Canal - views of the area; capping a pipe. | |||
| [MAKING A SPLASH] | |||
| Date: *1957 Film Number: 1101 | |||
| Water splashes on to a wall or gate. | |||
| RECONSTRUCTION OF SLUICES MODE WHEEL, BARTON AND IRLAM OCTOBER 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 1138 | |||
| Reconstruction of sluices - the effect on sluice water of variations in depth recorded by metal gauge. Reconstruction work is shown diagrammatically. | |||
| THIRTY NINTH ANNUAL ATHLETIC FESTIVALS R.A.F. SPORTS GROUND PADGATE... JUNIOR SCHOOLS FRIDAY MAY 24TH SECONDARY SCHOOLS SATURDAY MAY 25TH 1957 | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 1203 | |||
| Sports events taking place at R.A.F. Padgate in1957 to help celebrate the 39th annual athletic festival. Adults and children are seen participating in a variety of races and concludes with shots of the Mayor presenting shields to the winning teams. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
| THE STORY OF A CABIN CRUISER - MAGGIE | |||
| Date: *1957 Film Number: 1285 | |||
| Family holiday on a small motor cruiser called the Maggie. Includes scenes taken along the Leeds / Liverpool canal and shots of the cruiser being transported behind a car. | |||
| THE DEPARTURE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN FROM LEDSHAM STATION | |||
| Date: 1957 Film Number: 1297 | |||
| The departure of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh from Ledsham station during a royal visit to Ellesmere Port in 1957. Includes travelling shots along the royal route from Hooton Cross Roads to Little Sutton. 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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