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Record 9124 – 9143 of 11096
| [BIRTHDAY; GOLDEN WEDDING; CARAVAN SITE SPORTS DAY] | |||
| Date: *1976/79/1981/2 Film Number: 3819 | |||
| Close up of birthday cards arranged on a sideboard and of a woman looking at them - possibly Susan Carter's mother. A family gathering with plenty of cake and food to eat. A Golden Wedding celebration, including close ups of the cards and flowers. Sports day at a caravan site, including a welly throwing competition, wheelbarrow races, egg and spoon and tug of war. | |||
| [HOPWOOD FAMILY SCENES - CHRISTMAS, SPAIN, DEVON, 21ST, WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1976-7 Film Number: 8514 | |||
| A compilation of scenes from the Hopwood family. We see the family celebrating Christmas at home. They open their presents in the sitting room, and later have drinks. Food is prepared in the kitchen. There are scenes from a family holiday to Spain, we see the family on the beach and visiting local sights. They stay at the Poseidon Hotel, and there are shots in the room and out on the balcony. We also see a camping holiday in Devon, there are scenes from the campsite and beach. A woman in the garden puts out the washing on a very windy day. We also see a 21st birthday celebration, people are seated to eat and later there is dancing, and there are scenes from a wedding where we see the newlyweds as they are showered with confetti outside the church. | |||
| [BELMONT SPECIAL SCHOOL- ACTIVITIES 1977] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 1374 | |||
| Features Rose Queen celebrations, dancing and Christmas scenes. | |||
| I KNEW IF I HIT HIM, I'D GO TOO FAR | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 1386 | |||
| Film about the advantages of playschool provision in Merseyside council estates, where few safe outdoor play areas exist. A playschool worker outlines some of the advantages of playschools, and the parents of a young boy called Gerald contrast the stresses and frustrations of being cooped up with a restless child, with the relaxation and improvement in the moods of both the parents and the child since Gerald began playschool. | |||
| NO STONE UNTURNED | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 1467 | |||
| Film showing the activities undertaken by the Bury and District Lapidary Society. Includes footage on collecting the raw material (minerals, rocks and fossils), of lectures on the subject and of people working on machinery. Also includes scenes from a Gem Fayre at Bury College of Further Education with displays of jewellery, demonstrations and models. The fayre was attended by local MP Frank White and his family who received gifts from the society. | |||
| [SCENES FROM DAVID AND DAUD] | |||
| Date: *1977 Film Number: 1878 | |||
| Scenes from the film 'David and Daud' (accession number 1219). The two boys and their parents arrive at Pleckgate School in Blackburn, for their first day. They are introduced to other pupils, teachers and the school headmaster. | |||
| GROW WITH SKELMERSDALE | |||
| Date: *1977 Film Number: 2275 | |||
| Film promoting Skelmersdale as a location for industry and families. A variety of factories are featured, their interiors and exteriors being seen. The film then focuses on the Bloor family. Their house and their leisure pursuits are featured, the school the children attend is also seen as are Skelmersdale's shopping options. Towards the close of the film their are montages of clips of sports and hobbies being played and of buildings in the area. The film includes many aerial shots of Skelmersdale. | |||
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| THE RIVER IRWELL | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2293 | |||
| Film about the River Irwell. Features voice over with people talking about the river, includes subjects such as boating, pollution and Mark Addy (who rescued a large number of people from drowning in the Irwell). Footage of the river is intercut with old photographs and paintings. | |||
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| WORK | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2294 | |||
| Film of the production of Asphalt finishing machines at Rubery Owen of Warrington. The film opens with shots of workers arriving at the factory. It continues with footage of various machines and processes seen in close up. The finished product is seen before the film closes with footage of workers leaving the factory. | |||
| [BATLEY'S CASH AND CARRY WAREHOUSE OPENING] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2441 | |||
| Film of the opening of Batley's Cash and Carry warehouse at the Walton Summit site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Lawrence Batley, founder of Batley's and Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation, make speeches, the picture occasionally cutting to aerial views of the warehouse. Sir Frank Pearson officially opens the warehouse, he and Mr Batley are seen walking along the aisles, as are the small crowd who attended the opening. A tray of various pickles is presented to a representative of a children's home, pulling a trolley of similar donations. | |||
| [FARINGTON LINK - COMMENCEMENT OF WORK] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2442 | |||
| Film of the commencement of the Farington Link Road by Faircloughs on behalf of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation is seen delivering a speech to a small crowd, including members of the press. A British Leyland spokesman also makes a speech, the road will benefit them. Aerial footage of the Leyland Motors plant is seen during part of the speech. The British Leyland representative commences construction by operating a menchanical digger. | |||
| [FARINGTON LINK ROAD - CONSTRUCTION WORK] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2443 | |||
| Film featuring construction being carried out on the Farrington link road. | |||
| [EAVES GREEN AND VARIOUS SITES] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2444 | |||
| Opens with footage of the Eaves Green site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Continues with footage from the Astley Park site, featuring shots of new housing. Also features shots of the Moss Side and Cop Lane sites with completed houses and houses under construction seen at both. Closes with footage of factory units, some under construction, at the Walton Summit site. | |||
| [LANCASHIRE BROOK HOUSING 2] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2445 | |||
| Film opens with footage of housing at the Clayton Brook site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Residents are seen gardening. The film closes with construction work being carried out on houses and roads. | |||
| [PETER SHORE'S VISIT TO CENTRAL LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2446 | |||
| Film of the visit by Peter Shore, Secretary of state for the Environment, to the designated area of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). He is seen ariving at the C.L.D.C. offices and then visiting new houses at Moss Side, where he chats with children. The official party proceeds to Astley Park Community Centre for a press conference. Peter Shore is seen delivering a speech and fielding questions before leaving. | |||
| [CENTRAL LANCASHIRE HOUSING] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2447 | |||
| Opens with aerial footage of housing at Eaves Green. Continues with aerial footage of Astley Park, Moss Side and the Farington Link Road. The footage of Astley Park and Moss Side features housing predominantly. | |||
| [WALTON SUMMIT AND OTHER SITES] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2448 | |||
| Opens with aerial views of Walton Summit including shots of completed factory units and those under construction, the M6 motorway is also seen . Continues with aerial footage of the Savick sewer, Cop Lane, Pope Lane, Clayton Brook and the Whittle District Centre. Various new developments are seen, including an Asda Superstore. Closes with aerial shots of a tree nursery. | |||
| [OPENING OF BELLWAY SHOW HOME] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2449 | |||
| Film of the opening of the Bellway Construction show homes at the Moss Side site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Bellways managing director Mr Bell, is seen making some introductory remarks before Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation delivers a speech and declares the houses open. The crowd tour the homes, the film closes with a shot of the street. | |||
| [ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG AT RED SCAR] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2450 | |||
| Film of an archaeological dig on the Red Scar site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Archeologist John Hallam plus one of the men participating in the dig are seen addressing the camera and working on an excavated Roman Road. | |||
| [EAVES GREEN - SCHOOL AND HOUSING] | |||
| Date: 1977 Film Number: 2451 | |||
| Film featuring footage from Eaves Green. Includes shots of a school, housing, a tip and heavy building. | |||
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