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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.
 
 
 
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/
 
 
 
[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.
 
 
 
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/
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
[ROAD BUILDING, HOUSING AND PRISON]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2459
 
Aerial footage of Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Opens with shots of work being carried out on the Farington Link Road and Western Primary Route. Continues with footage of housing on the Moss Side site and closes with shots of a prison.
 
 
 
[ASTLEY PARK, LANCASTER LANE AND CLAYTON BROOK SHOPPING CENTRE]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2460
 
Film including footage of various types of housing built on the Astley Park and Lancaster Lane sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Also includes footage of the Clayton Brook Shopping Centre and shots of workmen levelling tar on a road and close-ups of pensioners faces.
 
 
 
[SHAW FESTIVAL - 1978]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2660
 
Scenes from the 1978 Shaw Festival - various themed floats are driven down the centre of Shaw (including an octopus, superheroes, Dr Who, international costume, Noah's Ark) and a soapbox derby. There are then scenes of police dogs being put through their paces. There are more floats, vintage cars, and a series of cars with large model airplanes strapped to their roofs, followed by cheerleaders and crowds of schoolchildren.
 
 
 
[SHAW FESTIVAL 2]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2662
 
Footage of Shaw Festival (see acc. no. 2660) - there are scenes of the soap box derby, police dog trials, and of floats on Shaw's main Street.
 
 
 
[FRENCH SCENES]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2679
 
The film shows scenes of people climbing a monument of a lion and waving flags: there is a sequence of a party, and the film ends on a beach.
 
 
 
ENGLISH CIVIL WAR IN LANCASHIRE: THE SIEGE OF HOGHTON TOWER BY THE SEALED KNOT SOCIETY
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2902
 
The Sealed Knot recreate the Siege of Hoghton Tower near Blackburn, a battle during the English Civil War. The Roundheads and Cavaliers are clearly distinguishable, and there are re-enacted battles, sword fights and deaths.
 
 
 
FOR GOD AND THE NORTH: THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR IN LANCASHIRE
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2904
 
Recreation by the Roundhead Association in Turton of civil war scenes. After a drill, there are staged battles between Roundhead and Cavalier pike-men, and individual sword fights.
 
 
 
SADDLEWORTH RUSH CART 26 + 27 AUG 1978
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2910
 
Footage from the Saddleworth and District Rushcart Ceremony - morris dancers assemble and a band starts playing as a procession (with the 'rushcart' as centrepiece) moves through the town. The film ends with a performance of Morris dancing.
 
 
 
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