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THE PACE EGG PLAY - PERFORMED BY THE FURNESS MORRIS MEN - EASTER 1978
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2943
 
Pace egging performed in Cartmel, South Lake District. The performers are seen with the crowd, followed by a display of clog dancing.
 
 
 
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Date: 1978 Film Number: 2978
 
Schoolgirls performing athletics in a school gym.
 
 
 
SPALDING TULIP RALLY
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3021
 
Footage from the Spalding Tulip Rally, featuring a procession, various bands and floats (including a brass band all dressed as Kermit the Frog) and large models of animals decorated with flowers and petals.
 
 
 
[JOINER'S WORKSHOP]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3175
 
Footage shot in a joiner's workshop - various men are seen repeating carpentry and joining tasks: using a circular saw, assembling prepared joints of wood into a picture frame, hammering it together securely, and measuring it.
 
 
 
INSULATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3240
 
A promotional film for ICI's laminated polyurethane foam boards for use in insulating buildings. The need for insulation is emphasized in the light of the perceived energy crisis and shown in building projects worldwide. Numerous applications are demonstrated - low cost housing in the Middle East and Africa, lining gymnasiums to keep heat in and insulating cold stores to keep it out.
 
 
 
TIME [1978]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3330
 
Footage of members of 'A' division of Greater Manchester Fire Service in Salford killing time. They play snooker and darts, read the paper and listen to music, while the clock ticks. This footage is intercut with views of the silent empty fire engines. The alarm suddenly goes, and race down the pole to the engine, pull on their firefighting gear, and the two engines rush from the station. 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/
 
 
 
NEW HORIZONS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Date: *1978 Film Number: 3368
 
A film promoting the foreign placements enjoyed by chemistry students at Salford University. After shots of Paris, the students are seen in various chemical factories and laboratories of companies like Loreal and ICI in Paris, Colgate Palmolive in Liege, and Orogil in Le Havre. The students are seen in language classes and relaxing, while one is observed on a placement closer to home - at Manchester Steel Ltd.
 
 
 
[NEW HORIZONS TRIMS 2]
Date: *1978 Film Number: 3376
 
Footage of students from Salford University's chemistry course pursuing foreign placements in labs and offices of French companies.
 
 
 
THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3674
 
Scenes from a ceremony to grant the freedom of Rochdale to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. The Regiment march through the streets with a brass band, and attempt to deal with their truculent mascot, an antelope. The film ends with shots of Rochdale Town Hall and buildings on Toad Lane.
 
 
 
[AMBULANCE DEDICATION AT BELLE VUE]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 3936
 
Footage of a ceremony at Belle Vue featuring a blessing and dedication of a St John's Ambulance by a priest, with various uniformed volunteers and staff in attendance. The film ends with shots of small children holding toads.
 
 
 
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS 1978
Date: 1978 Film Number: 4076
 
Footage of Afghan Hounds at indoor dog shows at Crufts and Manchester [Belle Vue] and at an outdoor dog show [probably Blackpool]. The dogs are prepared and groomed by their owners, paraded round the arena and inspected by the judges who hand prizes to the winners. In the Crufts section, the queues outside Olympia are seen; there are protesters outside the venue and general views of the inside of the hall.
 
 
 
[HARVEST EVENING 1978]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 4315
 
Scenes from Altrincham CHA's [Countryside Holidays Association] party for Harvest Festival. Tea is prepared, the adults are seen dancing, and the children are seen playing games.
 
 
 
[SALFORD LADS' CLUB CAMP 1978]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 4954
 
The camp for Salford Lads' Club in Aberystwyth is seen being set up prior to their arrival. When they do, the lads are seen playing football, swimming in the river, cooking a meal and washing up afterwards. Everyone poses for a group photograph, an inspection is held, and there is footage of a coach trip to the beach and a funfair. On the final day, the camp is packed up and the boys head home.
 
 
 
[LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL - OFFICIAL OPENING]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 5699
 
Scenes outside Liverpool Anglican Cathedral during the occasion of the official opening in October 1978. Crowds assemble, and there are brief views of the Royal car arriving. People are seen leaving the cathedral following the ceremony, and the Royal car departs. Close-up views of external features conclude.
 
 
 
FOCUS ON SOCCER
Date: 1978 Film Number: 6065
 
Film looking at the building of a successful football team, using Manchester United as an example. Sir Matt Busby is interviewed about his post-war team, and explains how he put it together. The current team are seen in training - the individual qualities of each type of player are examined, and the importance of the captain's leadership on the pitch is highlighted. The treatment of injuries to players is seen, and the issue of team discipline is also addressed.
 
 
 
[RED RUM AT AINTREE & THE POYNTON SHOW]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 6438
 
Shots of a kestrel hovering over the steeple of the Priory Church of St Mary, Lancaster. Grand National runners and special guest Red Rum (not actually running) being paraded in front of crowds at Aintree racecourse on 1 April 1978. Red Rum being ridden in the main ring of Poynton Show, 26 August 1978, by his stable lad Billy Beardwood and eating in his horse box.
 
 
 
[DUNCAN'S 21ST PARTY]
Date: *1978 Film Number: 6525
 
Underexposed scenes from Duncan Berry's 21st birthday party, featuring revellers and close ups of the cake and cards. Concludes with indoor views shot through a beer glass placed over the camera lens.
 
 
 
[6TH BIRTHDAY]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 6659
 
Nikil Kapur is seen playing in the back garden at home in Heysham with a group of friends. There are scenes of party games and blowing out the candles for his 6th birthday and the film ends with bathing in the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale and a family visit to Westminster. 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/
 
 
 
[KINGSFOLD YOUTH HALL DEDICATION AND HIKING SCENES]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 5454
 
A procession of children, including scouts, guides and brownies, makes its way through the local streets before arriving at Kingsfold Methodist Church, Preston. A groundbreaking ceremony takes place next to the church to mark the start of work on a new Youth Hall building. There are scenes at the official opening of the new building on 30th September 1978, including the arrival of a procession and a service in the church. Concludes with footage of hill walking and a visit to the Blackpool and Fylde Gliding Club.
 
 
 
[MAJOR LESTER CP SCHOOL SWIMMING COMPETITIONS]
Date: 1978 Film Number: 5503
 
Footage of swimming competitions undertaken by the pupils at Major Lester CP School
 
 
 
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