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| [DUPLE INTERNATIONAL - CRASH TESTING] | |||
| Date: *1977-81 Film Number: 1699 | |||
| Footage of coach testing. Wooden scale models are seen sliding sideways down a slope and rolling over to test their structure in the event of an accident. Full size mock ups are seen being tested in the Duple International Coachbuilders yard in Blackpool. | |||
| ANIMAL LIFE IN LONDON | |||
| Date: *1977/9 1981 Film Number: 4104 | |||
| Footage from a variety of London locations including feeding the birds in St Jame's Park and Trafalger Square. There are also general views of the different animals in Regent's Park Zoo, Guardsmen on horse-back in Hyde Park and footage from the 1981 Annual Harness Horse Parade. | |||
| [SIEGE OF CARLISLE & BATTLE OF FURNESS] | |||
| Date: 1977/80 Film Number: 11018 | |||
| The Sealed Knot's English Civil War re-enactment of the Siege of Carlisle and the Battle of Furness with a commentary explaining the battle to the watching crowds. We also see life in the camp before the Battle of Furness. | |||
| [STREET PARTIES FOR THE SILVER JUBILEE AND THE ROYAL WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1977/81 Film Number: 8515 | |||
| Families in a suburban area celebrate the Silver Jubilee. The street is decorated with patriotic bunting and the children have patriotic hats and flags. The children participate in egg and spoon and sack races. For the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, there is a street party with food, drink, games and dancing. The street is decorated with patriotic bunting and the children have patriotic hats and flags. | |||
| THE ROMANCE OF GREAT INVENTIONS | |||
| Date: *1978 Film Number: 710 | |||
| A historical account of the growing popularity of the bicycle - detailing the contribution of Renold Chains in the development of efficient cycle chains. | |||
| [THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II OIL DOCK] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 1053 | |||
| Port of Manchester Container Terminal - large dockside cranes; containers are stacked on the dockside. The Queen Elizabeth II oil dock - vessels in dock; the pipelines, silos and storage tanks on site. | |||
| HAT FROM A RABBIT | |||
| Date: *1978 Film Number: 1147 | |||
| Historical account of feltmaking and hatmaking in Stockport. Shows how hats are made from rabbit fur - development of silk hats. (Opening sequence includes shots from Stockport Market c1910 - NWFA ref 17.) 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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| [BELMONT SPECIAL SCHOOL- ACTIVITIES 1978] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 1375 | |||
| A visit to a Pontin's holiday camp, an Easter Bonnet Parade, Rose Queen celebrations and a trip to London. | |||
| THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS VISIT WEBSTER JUNIOR SCHOOL | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 1402 | |||
| The Lord Mayor and Mayoress visit the children of Webster Junior School. Also includes a school trip to Arnfield Towers and the Christmas nativity play. | |||
| [LOCAL ADVERTS FOR BLACKPOOL] | |||
| Date: *1978 Film Number: 1774 | |||
| Two cinema advertisements, presented by Rank Screen Advertising. The first is for Derek Woodmans BMW car dealership in Blackpool, a series of stills of cars with a voice over. The second features a young couple, reclining near a record player, listening to music and is an advertisement for Collector's Records of Manchester's Blackpool Branch. | |||
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| CARNIVAL '78 | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2003 | |||
| British Telecom staff help to prepare their float for the 1978 Altrincham Carnival. Includes scenes of the design/construction of a globe, making/attaching paper flower decorations and constructing a "Busby" mascot. Also the procession with views of the crowds and Altrincham streets. | |||
| THE MERSEY WAY | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2004 | |||
| Film following the course of the river Mersey from Stockport to the sea at Liverpool. Includes some winter scenes, Didsbury, Northenden, Carrington, the bridges at Runcorn, a panoramic view over the countryside (probably near Frodsham), and brief shots of Liverpool and New Brighton. | |||
| RIBBLESDALE CEMENT | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2271 | |||
| Film showing the production of Portland Cement at the Ribblesdale Cement Works near Clitheroe, Lancashire. The surrounding countryside is seen prior to footage of the processes involved in cement production, including quarrying, crushing, mixing and firing. The cement is also seen being bagged and packed 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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| [MILL REMEMBERED] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2295 | |||
| Footage of a cotton mill which appears to have closed down. An elderly man is heard talking about his experiences working at the mill. He is seen walking to the mill and operating a steam engine. An elderly woman is seen working at a loom. | |||
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| CITY | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2296 | |||
| Film shot at Manchester City's Maine Road stadium. Ground staff are seen carrying out repairs, clearing rubbish and preparing the pitch whilst the groundsman is heard talking about the stadium and his work. The film closes with shots of a football hitting the back of the net whilst a crowd is heard roaring its approval. The stadium is empty. 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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| WORK RULES OK | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2297 | |||
| A montage of shots illustrating a working day. People are seen travelling to work, machines are seen starting up. Continues with footage of machines being operated and then people going home. The film closes with shots of a pint glass full of beer and then empty and a shot of a clock. The time is 11-00. | |||
| [SILENT PILING] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2455 | |||
| Film of the 'silent piling' method of sinking pipes for the Savick Sewer. David Birtwistle, Chief Engineer of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships), is heard describing the process. Aerial views of the Savick Sewer workings open and close the film. | |||
| [1000TH HOUSE OPENING] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2456 | |||
| Film of the opening of the 1000th house built in the Astley Park site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation, makes a speech, as does Simon Towneley JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire who officially opens the house. People are seen inspecting the house and wandering around the estate, before repairing to a reception and buffet where Sir Frank Pearson is presented with a portrait of H.M. the Queen. | |||
| [CONSTRUCTION SITES AND ROAD BUILDING IN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2457 | |||
| Aerial footage from the Longridge Road, Ingol East, Walton Summit, Clayton Brook and Clayton Green sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Includes footage of warehouses, construction sites and road building. | |||
| [HOUSING AND SHOPPING IN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 2458 | |||
| Aerial footage of development areas of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Includes shots of housing under construction at Clayton Hall and Cop Lane and housing, a new shopping centre and school at Astley Park. Also includes aerial footage of Carr Brook, Wood End, Clayton Hall and Pope Lane, where sites are yet to be developed to the same extent. | |||
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