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Record 8257 – 8276 of 11241
| [LIVERPOOL'S LORD MAYOR AT CHURCH] | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 4998 | |||
| The Lord Mayor and Mayoress are seen arriving at a church, possibly Woolton, in a horse-drawn carriage. Scenes from a civic reception are followed by a procession of clergy and dignitaries into the church. There are views of the service, and the Mayor is seen back in the coach afterwards. 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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| [THE OPENING OF KINGSWAY TUNNEL, 24 JUNE 1971] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 4972 | |||
| Queen Elizabeth II is seen opening the Kingsway road tunnel between Liverpool and Wallasey on 24 June 1971. On the Liverpool side she inspects some troops, makes a speech and unveils a plaque. At Wallasey, the Queen is introduced to various civic dignitaries and is seen chatting to members of the crowd. | |||
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| [TRAIN FIRE; GOLIATH; HMS BULWARK] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 4960 | |||
| Brief views of Christine Anne Wigley outside the family home with son Simon are followed by scenes of a train fire at Bescar Lane, Southport on 9 May 1971. The floating crane, Goliath, is seen on the river Mersey, followed by animals at Chester Zoo, and views of the aircraft carrier, HMS Bulwark. | |||
| [BURNLEY NURSERY SCHOOL TRIPS] | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 5623 | |||
| Scenes from an assortment of nursery school trips out, and how they have aided the teaching of very young children. Visits include Shores Hey Farm, a fire station, Barrowford Locks on the Leeds/Liverpool canal and a cotton mill. The children are also seen painting and playing back at nursery following each visit. | |||
| [HERCULANEUM AND POMPEII] | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 6339 | |||
| Views around the ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, taken during a holiday by the Thompson family. Also includes brief scenes in Naples and Syracuse. | |||
| [LOWTON SAILING CLUB] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 7010 | |||
| Scenes showing Lowton Sailing Club activities, including boats being prepared on shore, sailing and vessels racing on Pennington Flash lake. Includes shots of yachts sailing as the sunsets- seen from a moving boat, the Doyle family aboard a boat and a group of children playing in a rowing boat. Brief sequence shows an old colliery pit with boats sailing in the foreground. Members of the Yacht Club with ther families are seen on the shore and receiving trophies after a day of racing. | |||
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| AN EQUESTRIAN QUESTION | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 5577 | |||
| A child plays on a horse-shaped seesaw. Children ride donkeys in a fenced area. A rider grooms their horse, "Sir Roland," trains in the stables and then takes him for a trot, jumping logs and fences at Readwood, Burnley. Large crowds gather with their cars, bet, and watch as jockeys race. After the race, jockeys dismount and give autographs. Dressage riders perform with their horses at the Chatsworth Horse trials, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Horses and their riders perform jumps in a narrow pond. A child watches a horse as it rests in a stable. | |||
| ['OMEP' PARTY ON THE RHINE] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 5611 | |||
| During the World Assembly of OMEP (the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education) in Bonn, delegates are seen embarking on the Kuln-Dusseldorf ferry. The boat sets off down the river Rhine as musicians and singers entertain those on board, who dance along to the music and enjoy the scenery. The scenery includes shots of coastal villages, the countryside, other ships and boats, the railway, and various castles. The party onboard continues as dusk falls. | |||
| [A CLOSE LOOK AT A MILL STEAM ENGINE] | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 6615 | |||
| Various extreme close-ups of a static mill steam engine, followed by similarly close views of its moving parts being operated by workers. The machine is shown being oiled and a man strays into the picture at one point, whilst making a sound recording. | |||
| LAUNCH OF HMS SHEFFIELD BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, BARROW, JUNE 1971 | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 8284 | |||
| The Queen and Prince Philip arrive at Barrow-in-Furness shipyard for the launch of HMS Sheffield, a navy destroyer, on 10 June 1971. After being shown around and presented with a bouquet by twin sisters, the Queen launches the ship. Once the ship is safely in the water, the keel of a new ship being built for the Argentine Navy, the Hercules, is swung into place on the slipway. | |||
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| OUR WEDDING | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 8242 | |||
| Scenes from Mr and Mrs Vickerstaff's wedding at 2pm October 29, 1971. We see the wedding party, family and friends arriving at the registry office, and then they are seen departing the registry office and arriving at the church for a blessing. There are also shots of the wedding party on the church steps. This film includes shots of still images taken at the registry office and reception. | |||
| MOVIE MAGAZINE | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 8548 | |||
| Compilation reel of family leisure and holiday footage, including Open Day at the Tramway Museum in Crich and the Knutsford May Day Carnival parade. There are scenes at Butlin’s Holiday Camp on Barry Island, including a game of ‘It’s a Knockout’, a donkey derby, and other activities. After shots of children playing in a large garden, the reel ends with scenes at Rhyl, where young Bryan sails his model boat, plays on a trampoline and feeds a rabbit. | |||
| [SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CONCORDE] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 8611 | |||
| Sunday School outdoor activities – children play rounders and football, followed by a three legged race; a group of people stand and watch as Concorde flies overhead. | |||
| WHITWORTH CARNIVAL 1971 | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 9246 | |||
| Scenes from Whitworth Carnival 1971. Various carnival queens pose for a photographer and then we see the carnival parade featuring floats, dance troupes, Scottish pipe, brass and drum bands and people in fancy dress. There follow scenes of fireworks and a bonfire from the Whitworth Parish Church Bonfire Night and then we see boys and girls races at Tonacliffe School Sports Day. After shots of Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations we see the Healey Parish Sunday School and Hallfold Congregational Church Whitsuntide walks with members of the clergy, choirs, religious banners, a brass band and Rose Queens. | |||
| [WHIT WALKS AND GALA DAY] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 9247 | |||
| Scenes from Hallfold Congregational Church Whitsuntide Walk are followed by Facit St. John's and Millgate Baptist combined Whit Walk with clergy, banners, Rose Queens, brass bands and Girl Guides taking part in the walk. We then see scenes from a Gala Day at Whitworth County Secondary School with dance troupes, various stalls, fairground rides and judo demonstrations. We also see dog obedience demonstrations where dogs perform a variety of tasks including jumping though hoops which have been set on fire. Mrs J Tierney, the second Lady Chairman of the Council, leads a procession of civic dignitaries to the Civic Hall. | |||
| [LANEHEAD, WHAM DAM AND BROADLEY] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 9248 | |||
| The film opens with brief scenes of the Facit St. John's and Millgate Baptist combined Whit Walk and then we see a trip to Lanehead. There are countryside views, and rivers, streams and waterfalls. Children play in a playground and there are scenes of children paddling and swimming in Wham Dam. Families sunbathe by the side of the water. There follow scenes from Broadley. We see Birch Villas being sandblasted by a company called Blastclean Co., and later a woman clears the sand from her windowsill. The last ever train from Broadley to Bacup leaves the station packed with people. We then see a brief shot of the front page of a newspaper, there is a photo of a road with terraced housing, and then we see a shot of the street to which the article relates. | |||
| STEAMORAMA 71 | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 9365 | |||
| The Preston Round Table steam event to raise money for underpriviliged children, held at Fulwood Barracks in Preston on the 11th and 12th September 1971. Vintage cars, traction and steam rollers drive around the parade ground. A musical steam organ plays to enraptured children who then take rides on a miniature steam railway. Morris dancers, pipers and the King's Division marching band provide further entertainment for the crowds of spectators. | |||
| [CORNWALL: WEDDING] | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 9862 | |||
| Performing seals are followed by a squirel in the garden. Mrs Hodson and a boy in the poolside showers then the boys in the swimming pool. Views of a hotel then a children's entertainer being pushed into the pool. A chimps tea party at Paignton zoo and scenes from a model village. Brief shots of a wedding with the bride and groom posing for photos while guests mingle in the churchyard. | |||
| THE TAX MAN RUNNETH | |||
| Date: *1971 Film Number: 10514 | |||
| A short comedic film that starts with a tax bill arriving and the recipient going to see the tax inspector. Before going in to see the inspector he gives his money and watch to a stranger so he can plead poverty to the inspector who takes pity upon him and gives him some money. The film ends with the stranger paying his debt with the money and watch. | |||
| [MARI'S WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1971 Film Number: 10876 | |||
| Wedding guests arrive at Wilmslow Methodist Church on a cold day, followed by the groom, and the bride with her father. Photographs are taken outside the church, and again after the ceremony, with the bridal couple, bridesmaid, and close family posing for pictures. At the reception venue, more photographs are taken in the gardens, while indoors, two guests look at the wedding cake before it is cut. | |||
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