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| [A COMPILATION OF BRICE FAMILY SCENES] | |||
| Date: c1977 Film Number: 10941 | |||
| A compilation of scenes from the Brice family. We see the family playing in the garden and children riding horses at The Jubilee Riding School. The children play on rides at the playground, have fun at the seaside and visit a zoo. At the zoo we see performing sea lions. There are shots of girls dressed in white dresses in the grounds of a church. Children dance around a maypole. We see children playing cops and robbers amongst bales of hay. The family visit a boating lake and watch a Punch and Judy show. There are also shots of a Rag Week procession in Manchester, we see the family watching the parade. | |||
| SURGEON'S CLOTHING: THE MICRO-ENVIRONMENT AND AIRBORNE INFECTION | |||
| Date: 1976/8 Film Number: 6619 | |||
| Scientific film from the 1970s which shows how medical operating teams shed skin scales and bacteria into the air during surgery and how this infection hazard can be controlled through the re-designing of garments. The staff of Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are seen demonstrating the techniques used to assess fabrics for operating room use, whilst a voice over explains what they are doing. Time-lapse and Schlieren photography are used throughout to illustrate the dangers of airborne cross-infection in operating thatres. | |||
| [IT'S A KNOCKOUT] | |||
| Date: c1978 Film Number: 4009 | |||
| An 'It's a knockout' style event takes place in a field, involving a variety of unusual games. There is also a parade with groups of people representing a range of different countries, mascots and cultural stereotypes - John Bull and Britannia, Red Indians, Incas, and African tribesmen all feature. Camping and countryside scenes in Wales follow, including a trip up the Great Orme at Llandudno. Also scenes of 'Carol and Steve's wedding' in 1978. | |||
| [WEDDINGS AND COUNTRY SCENES] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 4008 | |||
| Mixed footage including scenes from two weddings; brief scenes at Cape Canaveral and Disneyland; countryside and camping scenes; children at the beach; and 'Grange over Sands Silver Jubliee celebrations' with games and maypole dancing. | |||
| CRAFTSMEN IN LEATHER | |||
| Date: *1976/78 Film Number: 5118 | |||
| Looking at the work of a saddler's workshop in Darwen, Lancashire. Shots of the busy road running outside the workshop are followed by footage of four of the workers, including a young female apprentice, undertaking different tasks inside. A bridle, some stitching threads and padding, a halter, a plume and a saddle are shown being made or assembled in the workshop as the narrator extols the virtues of the craftsmanship. The film ends with a harness and the saddle being fitted to a draught horse, which is in turn hitched to a bright red cart in preparation for a local carnival. 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 | |||
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| [KELLOGG'S FACTORY INTERIORS AND BLACKPOOL] | |||
| Date: *1976/8 Film Number: 10976 | |||
| Workmen in the Kellogg's factory followed by frost covered trees and plants on a suburban street. A Christmas party with people eating and drinking followed by snow scenes on a cul-de-sac. Exterior shots of the Parkwater Hotel in Lytham St Annes, people drinking tea in one of the hotel's bedrooms. Window shopping in Lytham followed by underexposed shots of the hotel swimming pool. Views of the beach and an out of season Blackpool with exterior shots of Yates Wine Lodge and the Blackpool Tower. The film ends with more hotel exteriors and birds feeding in a tree. | |||
| [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. | |||
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