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Record 9157 – 9176 of 11241
| [CYNTHIA AND PHIL'S WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 5464 | |||
| Wedding attended by the Ireland family in 1976 showing the group leaving the family home to attend the wedding, followed by footage of the couple after the service having their photographs taken whilst being covered in confetti. | |||
| AINTREE ANTICS | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 5671 | |||
| Motor racing footage shot at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit during the summer of 1976. Janet McPherson, a female racing driver, is seen preparing for a race. Crowds of onlookers watch cars racing on the track, with several cars spinning out of control, some more dramatically than others! The film closes with shots of Janet McPherson and Yves Sarazin, another racing driver, holding prizes and posing for the cameras. 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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| WHAT'S SO FUNNY ABOUT LIVERPOOL | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 7084 | |||
| Student documentary featuring a personal account of Liverpool with a running commentary, showing how the city has declined in the post-war era and how this has affected the local community. Begins with general views of the sun rising over the deserted dockland area and high angle shots panning across the city landmarks. Scenes include the rundown housing in the Kirkby and Dingle areas of the city, interviews with local residents as children play in the streets and are seen making a video production. Members of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun explain the rise of local arts, community schemes and life beyond the popularity of The Beatles. Examples of artworks are seen on display and a group of musicians perform a song about biological washing powder. Ends with a shot of the Liver building. | |||
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| PACE EGG PLAY IN MIDDLETON, EASTER MONDAY 1976 | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 2945 | |||
| Pace-egging performance on Chapel Street (in front of the Carter's Arms pub) in Rhodes, and St Leonard's Square (the Ring O'Bells pub) in Middleton, The characters include Captain Slasher, Turkish Champion, St. George, The King of England, The Doctor, Beelzebub and the Female Clown. Each character has a distinctive costume, and they are accompanied by musicians. | |||
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| [MAJOR LESTER CP SCHOOL AT COLOMENDY CAMP] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 5501 | |||
| Major Lester CP School trip to Colomendy Camp in North Wales where the children embarked on field study work taking samples from water and soil, whilst also visiting a local farm to watch cattle being milked. | |||
| WHERE THERE'S A WILL | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6505 | |||
| Film showing the pupils of Mill House School for the mentally handicapped in Newton-le-Willows. They are shown receiving lessons in music, art, reading, craft, cookery and PE. The parents offer a commentary on how their children's education has developed at the school and pupils are seen giving a dance presentation to conclude. | |||
| [TRAFFORD PARK REFINERY] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6506 | |||
| Detailed views of a derelict oil refinery at Trafford Park. | |||
| [WINTER WEDDING & BOAT TRIP IN NORWAY] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6701 | |||
| Scenes from a Wedding at Stand Unitarian Chapel including guests arriving, the Chapel interior and posing for photographs outside. Ends with views from a sightseeing cruise along the Norwegian fjords. | |||
| [MOTORBIKE RACING] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 9265 | |||
| A man is seen in his garage getting ready. He gets on his motorbike, leaves his driveway and speeds off down a suburban road. Views of motorbike racing (including some with sidecars) at Oulton Park, with Barry Sheene on his No.7 Suzuki and Mick Grant on his No.10 Kawasaki. | |||
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| [WEDDINGS SCENES; JULIE AS A BRIDESMAID] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 7929 | |||
| Wedding scenes. The bridesmaids including Julie wave to the camera as they are filmed at home. The bridesmaids arrive at the Synagogue as the groom, best man and ushers watch on. The bridal party arrives and photographs are taken. We see scenes inside the Synagogue and the guests watch on as the wedding ceremony takes place. At the wedding reception food and drink are served to the guests, speeches are made and there is dancing. | |||
| [JIM VICKERSTAFF IN THE GARDEN WITH THE DOGS] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 8252 | |||
| We see Mr Vickerstaff in the garden with the dogs, and then shots of the dogs fighting on the couch. A boy gives them gift wrapped bones, which they unwrap and chew. We see a puppy playing with an older dog in the garden, and in the house playing with an extension lead. | |||
| [FOX HUNTING] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 8254 | |||
| Scenes from a fox hunt. We see the participants in the hunt mounted on their horses ready to go, one has a glass of sherry in his hand, and the hounds being released. We see the fox hunt in progress and the huntsmen jumping fences. | |||
| [FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AND ITALIAN HOLIDAY] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 8513 | |||
| The film opens with a compilation of scenes from various family celebrations. We see anniversaries, weddings and christenings. There are parties in the garden, buffets at home and scenes outside church. There is a camping holiday to Italy, we see the family at their campsite, on the beach and at a local market. They film the view from their car as they drive home across Europe. There are also scenes of men working outdoors and renovating an old house. | |||
| [W.E. DANCE 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9393 | |||
| Scenes from the W.E. Dance. We see a prize giving and then people dancing to music provided by an organist. The guests then take part in an amusing party game where men dress up in suits which the other participants fill up with balloons and then pop them. The entertainment concludes with a singer. | |||
| [CUBS IT’S A KNOCKOUT 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9396 | |||
| In this film we see various games and activities as part of the cubs 'It's a Knockout' Competition. The activities include obstacle courses with buckets of water, tug of war, sack football, various races and volleyball. The second half of the film shows the cubs doing an oath of allegiance and sat around a campfire singing songs. | |||
| [CUB SCOUT TRAINING CAMP 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9398 | |||
| Scenes from a cub scout training camp. We see the scouts being taught how to build a grease trap, pack their kit, read a map and erect a tent. | |||
| [CUBS IT'S A KNOCKOUT 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9401 | |||
| In this film we see cubs at a campsite playing 'It's a Knockout' style competitions including sack football, hockey, wheelbarrow races, transporting cups of water while tethered with elastic bands and an obstacle course. We then see them preparing food and serving it. The film ends with scenes of the boys transporting a wheel across a stream. | |||
| [CUBS AND BROWNIES GANG SHOW 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9402 | |||
| The 1976 Gang Show featuring Cubs and Brownies. The variety style show includes singing, musical performances, dancing and comedy sketches. There is a black and white minstrel show. The film ends with speeches from the cub pack leader | |||
| [SCOUT CAR AT BLACKPOOL 1976] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9404 | |||
| The film opens with scenes of various pedal powered scout cars in the pits followed by races on the promenade at Blackpool. The Scout and Girl Guide Marching band then performs for the watching crowds. | |||
| [FIVE-A- SIDE FOOTBALL COMPETITION] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 9406 | |||
| In this film we see various cub scout five a side football matches which take place both indoors and outside. Then we see the prize giving to the winners and runners up. | |||
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