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Record 9384 – 9403 of 11096
| [OUT IN A BOAT AT WINDERMERE AND CONWY] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 12071 | |||
| The film opens with shots of a man starting the motor of a boat and then we see scenes out in the boat on Lake Windemere and then more boating scenes from Conwy. | |||
| [DEVON HOLIDAY AND BOAT ON RIVER LUNE] | |||
| Date: 1978 Film Number: 12076 | |||
| In this film we see family holiday scenes from Devon, these scenes include Dartmouth and the view from a moving steam train. The film then ends with boating scenes from a river, possibly the River Lune. | |||
| HORN DANCE, ABBOTS BROMLEY | |||
| Date: 1978 - 79 Film Number: 2949 | |||
| Footage of the horn dance, as performed in the North Staffordshire village of Abbots Bromley, The dancers are seen preparing, then performing the Horn dance in various locations. | |||
| CONTRACT 8800 | |||
| Date: 1978-9 Film Number: 3187 | |||
| A film about a contract to produce a new rubber tyre-moulding plant for the Soviet Union by the Simon Carves Co. Ltd. of Stockport, using various conveyors and weighing machines to produce ingredients for the manufacture of tyres. | |||
| [NEW HORIZONS TRIMS 3] | |||
| Date: *1978-9 Film Number: 3377 | |||
| Footage of the factories where chemistry students from Salford University are working in placements. The 'Storeys' and 'Orogil' buildings are seen, and students are seen in office and lab settings. | |||
| [FRANCES AND BILL] | |||
| Date: *1978-79 Film Number: 3831 | |||
| Brief scenes at an Airport and then in a suburban street. Also various activities at a caravan site with people eating, talking and mowing the grass. Brief shots of a visit to a cemetery. An elderly gentleman mending a garden fence. Scenes in a pub, including dancing, talking and close-ups of the buffet table. Brief shots of a wrecked VW van being hauled away. Close-ups of a cake with the words 'Bon voyage to Frances and Bill', a farewell party and finally scenes at an airport. | |||
| [HEYS SCHOOL GYMNASTICS DISPLAY] | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 4457 | |||
| Pupils from Heys Boys' Secondary School, Prestwich, put on an outdoor gymnastics display for other pupils, teachers and parents/governors. A number of different jumps and somersaults are performed by each pupil, and the teachers also demonstrate some of their gymnastic abilities. | |||
| A LONG DAY'S LIFE: THE ART OF HAROLD RILEY | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 4574 | |||
| Postgraduate student documentary profiling Harold Riley, a Salford based artist. He talks about his background and how the area influences his work. Includes scenes of the artist painting at home, examples of his paintings and photographs and views of Salford including the docks, streets, art gallery and demolition sites. 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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| [IRLAM WORKS - GENERAL SCENES AND LAST DAY] | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 4695 | |||
| General views around British Steel Corporation's Irlam works - views inside the warehouse, exterior views of the site and railway system. Some of the workers are seen having a snowball fight, and there are further scenes inside the works, of a furnace and of a staff get-together on the last day before Irlam closed. | |||
| [THE GRAND NATIONAL & THE RIVER WYE AT BAKEWELL] | |||
| Date: *1978/9 Film Number: 6439 | |||
| Scenes of horses and riders at the start and finish of the 1979 Grand National, featuring shots of the winning horse Rubstic being escorted back to the stables. Views of aeroplanes taking off from Manchester Airport and shots of a waterfall and birdlife on the River Wye at Bakewell. | |||
| [FAMILY HOLIDAY TO SPAIN] | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 8645 | |||
| Scenes from a Moss family holiday in Spain, a group of children holding puppies then in a playground on the seesaw and slide. The Moss children enjoy a donkey ride through a Spanish village then walking by a harbour. After beach scenes a group of children sit at a table eating and drinking. Bull fighting scenes is followed by the Moss children exploring a castle and formal gardens then diving into a swimming pool. The film ends with the children playing in the garden and picking flowers in the countryside. | |||
| [FARM, FOOTBALL MATCH, CHIPPING SHOW, ALL SAINTS CHURCH, RAINFORD, 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 1978-9 Film Number: 9087 | |||
| Farming and family scenes from the Heyes family of Mossborough Hall Farm in Rainford, St. Helens. The film opens with scenes of a mechanical digger parked up, which we later see in use. We then see a family gathering at home, people chat and are encouraged to talk for the camera, but nobody really wants to. An elderly lady plays 'English Country Garden' on the piano. We see a football match, and a herd of sheep being herded down from the hills. A grandmother and her grandson chat in front of the camera. She has been sent a record by Reader's Digest which gives details of how you can win some money, she wants him to listen to it and tell her what to do. We see scenes from the Chipping Show, female Black and White Faced Leicester sheep are being judged and Mr Hayhurst wins the championship. The girl behind the camera films the scenery around the farm on 27 April 1978, and points out sites of interest in the distance, including Knowsley Safari Park, Rainfords Farm, Rainhill Asylum, Fiddlers Ferry, Pilkingtons Head Office, St. Helens, Peasley Cross, Puffing Billy, the Sheet Works, Sir Harry Pilkington's residence, Moss Bank and Fairfield. On 7 September 1978 Mrs Heyes films the altar at Rainford All Saints Church which has been decorated by herself, Helen Fishwick and Alma Howarth for the church centenary. We see snow scenes on 21 January 1979, they are feeding the cattle in Knowsley Park after having six inches of snow. The film ends with scenes of James' 21st Birthday Party. James cuts the cake and Uncle Basil gives a toast before James gives a speech, and we see people dancing. | |||
| ROUND AND ABOUT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH 1978-9 | |||
| Date: 1978-9 Film Number: 9630 | |||
| Churchgoers leave St Andrews parish church after a Remembrance Sunday service. A procession then makes its way through Cleveleys followed by a service at Thornton-Cleveleys war memorial. On Thinking Day, a presentation was made to 'Brown Owl' Miss Lynn Nelson for gaining the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold badge. On Mothering Sunday, mothers and children as well as the Sunday school Queen arrive at St Andrews church for the family service. Members of the Mothers Union and of the Sunday School proudly show off their banners outside the church. The church youth leader, Mr. Fairbrother and his helpers prepare a cooked breakfast for the clergy and youth of the church after the Easter Sunday morning service. This year the Ladies Guild annual trip was to be a mystery. They visited Scorton and went for a meal at The Priory restaurant. In the next scene we see an evening trip to Chingle Hall, which was organised by the Mothers Union. In the next scene, members of the Deanery can be seen arriving in Blackburn for a visit to the cathedral. In May, members of St Andrews church and other local churches work together to raise money for Christian Aid Week. This year the Mothers Union Deanery Festival was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church South Shore. All members of the deanery parade their banners outside the church. Members of St Andres Church travel to Downham to join in the community hymn singing on the village green, which was led by Reverend Eric Chard. Back home in the church hall, members of the Music and Movement group get together for some dancing. At the 1979 Thornton-Cleveleys Gala, a procession takes place which includes marching bands, people in fancy dress and the Queens procession. In the next scene we see the first meeting of the newly formed Toddlers club which takes place in the school hall. At the scouts open night a farewell gift was presented to Mr and Mrs Tony Winfield for their work in the scouts. The evening also allowed the cubs and scouts to display what they have learnt in scouts such as pioneering and first aid. In July, the Sunday school festival was held at St Andrews Church as well as the baptism of four babies. That afternoon they had their usual walk around the parish led by the Bispham Parish Church Cadet band. Later in July, the Thornton-Cleveleys council of churches organised an evening trip to Liverpool Cathedral. Over 200 people from the Thornton-Cleveleys area were taken on the conducted tour. On the 14th of July, after the crowning of the new Sunday school Queen Gillian Lever, a small procession takes place in the church's car park. In August, members of St Andrews Parish church travelled to St Helens Church in Churchtown to visit the country market. In late August, members of the Mothers Union travel to the Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hambleton for the flower festival. In late September, children of the Sunday school can be seen heading to church with their gifts for the harvest festival. We see the beautiful flower arrangements inside the church. | |||
| [KELSALL FAMILY; WOOD TOP FARM] | |||
| Date: 1978-9 Film Number: 9995 | |||
| Members of the Kelsall family pose for a photograph in the garden. Indoors, a group of men play some pool. In a snow-covered garden, the children proudly show off the snowmen they built. On Christmas morning we see the children opening their Christmas presents. The film ends with shots of the farm animals on Wood Top farm. | |||
| BREAK IN | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 4554 | |||
| Joan Bakewell looks at the problems caused by burglary in the United Kingdom. She interviews a Manchester schoolgirl who discovered a break in at home and her mother who explains how the incident has affected all members of the family. | |||
| [GRIME FAMILY CHRISTMAS] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 4803 | |||
| Jane Last is seen playing with the dogs in the garden of her parent's home in Singleton. José Grime enjoys a ride in a vintage car, and the family are seen celebrating Christmas at home. | |||
| [HOLIDAY ABROAD] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 5382 | |||
| Simon Adams and his little brother on a foreign holiday, possibly Spain, playing with toys and also playing on the beach. Their mother is shown in the sea and father plays with the boys and helps them to make a sandcastle. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE KIDNAPPERS; THE FAMOUS FOUR | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 5894 | |||
| Two short dramas featuring children from St Austins School. In 'The Kidnappers' some children have a game of rounders while one boy watches on, unable to play as his arm is in a sling. He is lured away and kidnapped by some other children, who leave a ransom note for his teacher, who goes on to rescue the boy with the help of his classmates. In 'The Famous Four' some children find a briefcase containing 'Top Secret' exam papers, and turn them into paper planes. Followed by unrelated footage of a school sports day, with relay and three-legged races. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [LEARNING TO WALK] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 6748 | |||
| Views of Salesh Kapur learning to walk in the back garden at home in Heysham. He is seen using various items for support including a doggy walker toy, the guinea pig's enclosure and a wheelbarrow. Salesh's elder brothers, mother and grandmother are also seen. | |||
| THE MOON RALLY | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 7367 | |||
| The 'Moon Rally' - a gathering of 900 bikers, organised by Stalybridge Motorcycle Club and held next to the Rising Moon pub in Hyde. The bikers arrive, sign in, pitch tents and queue for food. There are shots of various motorcycles and footage of competive events including 'piston flinging' and air-rifle shooting. A local rock band plays at the evening disco and the morning after bikers eat a fried breakfast before awards are handed out. People pack up and leave the muddy venue and the film ends with the organisers clearing and tidying the site. 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/ [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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