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Record 8977 – 8996 of 11241
| LOOK FOR THE STARS | |||
| Date: *1975 Film Number: 7383 | |||
| Film looking at the star rating of petrol and the importance of using the correct grade of fuel, introduced by a racing driver inside a garage. Contains various shots of a car travelling along country roads, footage of dirt track / stock car racing, of filling up at a petrol station and of a mechanic tuning an engine. Includes close up images of damage to a piston and an exhaust valve. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| BILL BROOKES - PAINTER OF DARWEN | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 5567 | |||
| Bill Brookes is seen walking through the streets of his home town of Darwen, and painting as he describes his early life and how he took up art to document his changing local environment. He carries out household activities whilst his wife Sheila reads in the sitting room. He paints, demonstrating his relief painting technique, and discusses Darwen's first exhibition, some of his paintings, and his thoughts on being a recognised artist. 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 LEAVING OF THE COWS] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 5639 | |||
| The leaving of the cows from the last remaining 'cow-house' in Marlborough Road, West Derby, Liverpool in July 1975. The cows are loaded onto the back of a livestock truck behind the dairy, and then seen at their new home on Brantbeck Farm near Lancaster. Brief scenes of a family holiday abroad and a baby in a pram are followed by more scenes on the farm. 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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| 21 YEARS ON | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 5670 | |||
| Footage of a motor racing meeting held by Aintree Circuit Club on 17th May 1975, marking 21 years of club races at the Aintree Motor Racing Circuit. The film opens with a brief history of the racing circuit, along with an insight into the present running of the club. A variety of cars are seen in the racing paddock, before completing practice laps, witnessed by the race marshals. The final races then take place in front of crowds of spectators. The race winners (including Eddie Jordan) are congratulated and presented with prizes by club officials and representatives from Taveners, a local sweet manufacturers. | |||
| [KELLOGGS FACTORY, STRETFORD] | |||
| Date: *1975 Film Number: 6088 | |||
| Well shot footage of the exterior of the Kelloggs factory in Stretford, taken from a moving vehicle passing by. | |||
| [RAILWAY RELICS] | |||
| Date: *1975 Film Number: 6327 | |||
| Compilation of footage featuring various derelict early railways in South Wales, Croyden and the South West. Also includes scenes at York Railway Museum and of the 1975 Shilden Cavalcade celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Stockton to Darlington line. | |||
| [AUSTWICK FETE NORTH YORKSHIRE] | |||
| Date: *1975 Film Number: 5580 | |||
| A villege fete takes place in Austwick, north Yorkshire. People walk round stalls selling items such as furniture, books, toys, games, paintings, soap, sweets, crockery and garden plants. At one stall, people serve and eat scones. The fete takes place near the Game Cock Inn, and people cook, serve and eat hotdogs, play darts and other games. There are shots off a sweet stall, children eat icecream and blowing whistles, Austwick post office, a hiker studies a wall map, Austwick's village sign, and people walk down a street. | |||
| MAY FAIR | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 5609 | |||
| Families arrive at Howard Street nursery, Burnley, and watch clowns from TheatreMobile perform acrobatics, juggling, and a punch and judy show. The crowd enjoys ice creams, picnics, and games, which include a coconut shy, lucky dip, tombola and treasure hunt. The performers lead the crowd to Accrington Road nursery, as children play instruments. At Accrington Road, families watch an afternoon performance, which includes various pranks and more acrobatics. The voice over discusses the activities, how they were possible, and the reason for the fair. | |||
| [YOUNG PEOPLE'S HOLIDAY] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 6783 | |||
| Leisure activities of Garstang Free Methodist Church's Youth Group from 1975, featuring rambling, swimming and a local version of the TV show It's A Knockout. | |||
| [GLIDERS] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 6788 | |||
| Views of gliders being towed for take-off by tractors and landing in the same field. Farm buildings are visible in the background. | |||
| [LOWRY RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTOR OF LETTERS FROM SALFORD UNIVERSITY] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 6605 | |||
| Scenes from Salford University as L. S. Lowry is awarded an honorary doctor of Letters in 1975, featuring his arrival at Peel Park and appearing after the ceremony wearing formal academic cap and robes. Closes with Lowry giving a brief interview to Bob Greaves of Granada Television, during which the artist proves to be taciturn and evasive. | |||
| [PARTY AND FAMILY SCENES; HONG KONG, TIGER BALM GARDEN] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 5718 | |||
| The film begins with scenes depicting men drinking and socialising at home. Shots of family and friends in a suburban garden. The footage changes to scenes shot in Hong Kong; close-up shots of the Tiger Balm Gardens. | |||
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| [HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR BLIND PEOPLE TV APPEAL] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 8234 | |||
| Geoffrey Wheeler presents an appeal for Henshaws Society for Blind People. Footage of the Belmont hotel in Llandudno, a specialist hotel designed for the visually impaired, along with a brief excerpt of an interview with one of the patrons. Footage from Henshaws' School for the Blind in Harrogate, with footage of the schoolchildren playing in a gymnasium, in a home economics class and having a group sing-a-long. Ends with Geoffrey Wheeler making a direct appeal for donations on behalf of the institution. | |||
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| [MOTOR-CROSS EVENT AT POTT SHRIGLEY] | |||
| Date: *1975 Film Number: 9266 | |||
| View from a car of the country roads leading to a motor-cross event at Pott Shrigley in Cheshire. The car turns off onto a track and with a view of the cars parked in the fields. Competitors are seen practising and then competing. There are some young competitors as well. | |||
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| [SEDER AT MARILYN'S, PESACH 1975] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 7925 | |||
| The Purcell and Shalks families are seen sat at a table performing the Seder ceremony. | |||
| [JULIE'S 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 7930 | |||
| Scenes from Julie's 4th birthday party. The film opens with scenes of Julie's birthday cards hung on the wall. We see the children playing games and then sitting down to a party buffet. Julie blows out the candles on her cake and the children wave to the camera. | |||
| [KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 8608 | |||
| Holiday scenes – coastal views, a picnic, wild ponies – are followed by scenes from a small outdoor event, a hedgehog drinking from a saucer, and girls playing boule in a garden. The reel ends with a visit to Knowsley Safari Park, where various animals are seen, including baboons, giraffes, rhinoceros and lions. | |||
| [CHESTER ZOO BY COACH] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 8968 | |||
| Scenes from a school trip by coach to Chester zoo; staff and pupils are seen looking around, and there are shots of assorted animals, including a tapir. The second part of the reel seems to be leisure scenes, with a woman sunbathing on a lounger, and a group of teenage lads larking around. | |||
| [BATTLE] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 9369 | |||
| The Sealed Knot Civil War reenactment society line up opposite each other as they prepare for battle in a park setting. Infantry, cavalry and cannons all take part in the atmospheric battle scenes in front of a large crowd of spectators. The film ends with the victors marching off the battlefield. | |||
| [GANG SHOW 1975] | |||
| Date: 1975 Film Number: 9392 | |||
| The film begins with scenes of girl guides rehearsing for the Gang Show. We then see brief excerpts from the show itself with music, singing and comedy sketches performed by cubs, boy scouts, brownies and guides. | |||
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