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Record 7236 – 7255 of 11241
 
 
THE CLOTHING CEREMONY OF A SISTER OF MERCY AT THE CONVENT, BURNLEY
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5258
 
The Clothing Ceremony of a Sister of Mercy postulant filmed in the Chapel at The Convent, Burnley. After a shot of the candidate in her black habit kneeling and reading, the film cuts to a high angle shot of the clothing ceremony itself. It features the postulant in a bridal dress, the mother superior, altar boys and three clergymen, watched by several nuns holding candles. After giving up her bridal dress for a simple black habit, the newly-received novice is presented with her white veil. The film concludes with the novice cutting a cake in the community room to celebrate the occasion with her family and clergy. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html
 
 
 
[DUKE OF EDINBURGH BEING INSTALLED AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD 1967 / EXTERIOR OF UNIVERSITY]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5427
 
Scenes at the ceremony installing HRH Duke of Edinburgh as the first Chancellor of the University of Salford and exterior shots of the University campus at Peel Park, with Salford Museum and Art Gallery in view. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[GRIME FAMILY - VETERAN CAR RALLY AND AIR SHOW]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5831
 
Veteran car rally and air show - shots of cars are interspersed with footage of people performing parachute jumps, and of various dignitaries gathered around the prizes. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[GRIME FAMILY - JOHN AND JOSÉ IN GARDEN, THAMES BOAT TRIP]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5832
 
In the first half of the film José and John Grime are in the garden, playing with their dogs. The second half of the film is views of London, shot from a boat travelling down the Thames. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[GRIME FAMILY - WITH FRIENDS IN LAKES, JERSEY HOLIDAY]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5834
 
José and John Grime relax with friends, outside their caravan in the Lake District. A family holiday in Jersey - shots of beaches, water-skiers and boats. At one point the family take a rowing boat to an island where they have a picnic. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[GRIME FAMILY - VETERAN CAR SHORT FILM]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5835
 
A group of men stand talking, surrounded by veteran cars. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[TRIP TO PRESTATYN]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 6193
 
Scenes from a Levenshulme Congregational Church outing to Prestatyn. Adults and children are seen relaxing on the beach, building sand castles, playing rounders and larking around. Film also includes footage of a little girl in the garden at home, and of a wedding at the church.
 
 
 
[LEVENSHULME WHIT WALK 1967; TRIP TO HEATON PARK]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 6194
 
Scenes of a small girl playing in a back garden are followed by footage of the 1967 Whit Walk through Levenshulme, with members from Levenshulme Congregational Church taking part. On 24 June 1967, the Sunday School children go on a trip to Heaton Park. They are seen setting off from Levenshulme by bus, as well as running races and playing games in the park.
 
 
 
ELTON SAILING CLUB 1967
Date: 1967 Film Number: 6823
 
A year in the life of Elton Sailing Club. Scenes include members making preparations for the forthcoming sailing season, the first boat race of the season and footage of various social occasions, including drinks in the clubhouse, a fashion show of sailing garments, a barbecue and a firework display during bonfire night.
 
 
 
[FAMILY SCENES IN THE GARDEN]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 6841
 
Various scenes of the Swift family in their garden and outside the front of their house. Footage includes children playing in the back garden.
 
 
 
[COPPER REFINING]
Date: *1967 Film Number: 7182
 
A single close-up shot of an industrial process in which a thick golden liquid is poured underneath a large roller (possibly molten metal, part of the copper refining process at the BICC works in Prescot). [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[BABY DYLAN IN BATH]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 7276
 
Close up shot of Barbara Lloyd's baby, Dylan, in the bath. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[HOLIDAY TIME BLACKPOOL TRIMS]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 7333
 
Trims from a Holiday Time programme on Blackpool. Opens with views of people sitting, drinking and chatting in a hotel bar or cafe near the seafront as a waitress brings over cocktails and beer. Concludes with scenes of people swimming and diving at Derby Baths, an indoor pool on the North Shore. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[THE CONSECRATION OF LIVERPOOL'S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 4964
 
Scenes from the consecration of Liverpool's Catholic Cathedral on 14 May 1967 - crowds line the streets, and clergy and dignitaries, including Ted Heath and Harold Wilson, are seen arriving. Interior views of the cathedral are followed by scenes of the consecration service. 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/
 
 
 
[BREEZE HILL ROAD JUNCTION]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 4980
 
Views of demolition work at the junction of Breeze Hill and Rice Lane in the Walton area of Liverpool - a large mock-Tudor building stands ready for demolishing.
 
 
 
[DANCERS IN THE CATHEDRAL]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 4982
 
Dancers are seen performing around the altar of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral - probably during its consecration ceremony on 14 May 1967.
 
 
 
[PONTINS, BLACKPOOL 1967]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 6822
 
Scenes from the Child family's holiday to Pontins, Blackpool. General views of Blackpool Tower are followed by donkey rides on the beach, cycling and boating. Alan Weeks is seen filming a television programme for the BBC with various celebrities including Dandy Nichols and Freddie and the Dreamers. Includes a swimming race and an archery competition.
 
 
 
OUR WEDDING [MELITA CARSLEY AND RICHARD MASON]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 7752
 
The wedding of Melita and Richard at St Michael's Church, Grimsargh. The groom and best man are seen leaving for the service, before there are shots of the church itself and of guests arriving. The bridesmaids set off for the church, shortly followed by the bride herself. The wedding party come out after the service and photographs are taken before the newly-married couple are driven away down Longridge Road.
 
 
 
[GRIMSARGH FIELD DAY 1967, ON THE FARM, PRESTATYN]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 7756
 
Compilation reel featuring a 'Field Day' parade through Grimsargh village and scenes on the farm and on holiday, featuring members of the Wild family. The Field Day features a procession of children in fancy dress and carnival floats to a gathering on the village green. There follow various scenes featuring children on the family farm including raking hay, petting animals, walking a puppy, playing with a hosepipe and performing a magic trick with a rabbit. This section also contains a scene of a cow and her calf. Concludes with footage from a holiday in Prestatyn, with the family at a boating pool, a playground, a fairground, on the beach and playing golf.
 
 
 
[PROCESSION AND BIRTHDAY PARTY]
Date: 1967 Film Number: 5518
 
Church procession involving girls and boys in white costume. The film then shows a children's birthday party involving games and buffet food
 
 
 
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