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| [DOGS CHASING SNOWBALLS] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 5741 | |||
| Footage of the Greenwood garden with snowfall in winter. Children throw snowballs playfully at each other and for the dogs to chase. Three dogs play-fighting in the garden. Out of focus imagery of boys in an inflatable dingy and shots of dogs retrieving water bottles from the river. | |||
| [LEACH FAMILY AT HOME AND A HOLIDAY ABROAD] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 12220 | |||
| The film opens with shots of Mark playing in a garden, including with his grandfather who shows him his camera. There are Christmas scenes. Mark plays with a big pile of new toys and we see the family after Christmas dinner, relaxing at the table, smoking and drinking tea and sherry. We also see Mark pretending to make calls on the family telephone. The family go on holiday abroad. We see views of the local landmarks and of the family sat in historical ruins feeding the pigeons. We see them on the beach and on a boat trip. | |||
| [CRICKET MATCH, MARK AND KATHY] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 12221 | |||
| The film opens with scenes from a cricket match, and we also see children performing a folk dance. This is followed by various scenes featuring Kathy and Mark. We see them in the bath together and Mark playing with Kathy while she is in her pram. They visit a zoo and Mark pets the rabbits and goats. There are also scenes from Kathy's christening and the party at home afterwards. We see both children at home with members of the extending family, including at Christmas. On Christmas Eve they play in the sitting room while the relatives watch, the television is playing in the background. On Christmas morning we see them playing with their new toys. | |||
| [WHITBREAD PROMOTIONAL EVENTS] | |||
| Date: c1979-80 Film Number: 9427 | |||
| Promotional events for Whitbread Breweries. We see a Whitbread-sponsored Manchester United football match at Old Trafford. There are scenes from the match and from a reception event afterwards with food and drink. We see a horse drawn cart leaving the brewery and delivering beer to local Whitbread pubs. Crowds of spectators come out to watch. There is a Whitbread tent at a horse racing event. There is a bar in the tent and people sit down to eat. A promotional Whitbread float takes part in a procession in Speke. Whitbread have a stall on the carnival field and the Mayor is shown how to pull a pint. There are scenes from the Whitbread Trophy Northern Golf Tournament. We see scenes from the game and the event afterwards where there are speeches and trophies are presented. We also see footage of the building of houses for Whitbread West Pennines Ltd. The film ends with an assortment of brief scenes, one of which may be of a field of hops. | |||
| THE GOLDEN HINDE | |||
| Date: 1978-84 Film Number: 3437 | |||
| Shots of The Golden Hinde, a fully rigged-out sailing ship, moored at No. 9 dock in Salford. There are shots from the shore, on the deck and inside. | |||
| [HEATON PARK, WALES AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 10076 | |||
| Mrs Shaw walks in a snowy Heaton Park while children go sledging. Mr Shaw metal detecting on a beach while Mrs Shaw walks with the dog, who plays with a beach ball. A Whit walk with clergymen, banners, brass bands, children with their mothers, scouts and girl guides marching. Views of a harbour then views from a boat of a warship then a naval base at HMS Fisguard in Pembrokeshire Wales. Mrs Shaw at Land's End in Cornwall followed by holiday scenes, swimming in the sea and fishermen tending their nets. | |||
| ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 712 | |||
| Made to mark the centenary of Renold Limited, the film deals with man's achievements and the part played by Renold Group products in use over a wide range of industries throughout the world - including mining, agriculture, power, steel, glass, food and transport. | |||
| HANDLING INDIAN CARGO | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 1127 | |||
| Unloading Indian imports from the vessel Egidia, berthed at Number 9 dock in August 1979 - cargo is discharged by crane to multi-storey storage sheds. The Egidia is then loaded for return - a look at the different types of cargo for loading, including twenty seven mobile clinics, some of which are loaded by floating heavy lift crane. | |||
| ROYAL VISIT 1979 | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 1300 | |||
| A Royal visit to Ellesmere Port and Neston on the 2nd November 1979. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh unveil a plaque at the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum. Also includes interior shots of a narrow boat and the museum. | |||
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| [BELMONT SPECIAL SCHOOL- CHRISTMAS 1979] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 1368 | |||
| Features school nativity play and musical performances. Also includes further christmas celebrations, a dinner, dancing and the distribution of gifts by Father Christmas. | |||
| [BELMONT SPECIAL SCHOOL- ACTIVITIES 1979] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 1376 | |||
| A visit to a Pontin's holiday camp, Rose Queen celebrations, school sports and various activities at a beach and a swimming pool. | |||
| THE SPIRIT OF WARRINGTON | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2272 | |||
| Promotional film for Greenhall Whitley - today known as G&J Distillers - and their Brewery and Distillery in Warrington. Views of the local transport network, maps and stills are used to explain the geographical and historical reasons for locating in Warrington. The brewery and distilllery are seen as well as the machinery and ingredients used in the production of gin and vodka. The bottling of wine is also shown as is a wine tasting session. Pubs and shops stocking Greenhall's products are featured and there is footage of a board meeting. The film closes with aerial views of 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/ | |||
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| [ROMAN WAY, SHERWOOD AND INGOL EAST] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2461 | |||
| Opens with footage of warehouses on the Roman Way site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Continues with shots of builders working on the Sherwood and Ingol East sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation, they are seen laying foundations and building walls. The film closes with shots of semi complete houses. | |||
| [DEVELOPMENT SITES AND SCHOOL] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2462 | |||
| Film featuring housing at various stages of completion on sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Builders are seen working on some of the sites and families are seen at some of the finished properties. Also includes shots at Leyland St James C of E Primary School and its playground as well as the Moss Side Employment Area, with shots of almost completed factories. | |||
| [2000th HOUSE OPENING] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2463 | |||
| Film of the ceremony for the opening of the 2000th house at the Lancaster Lane site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Deveopment Corporation makes a speech, the Mayor of Chorley and members of the press are present. | |||
| [MOSS SIDE DEVELOPMENT - CENTRAL LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2464 | |||
| Opens with footage of Moss Side Industrial Estate. Continues with footage from the Moss Side Residential Area, including shots of the shopping centre. Also includes material shot at Clayton Green, Clayton Brook and Cowling Brow, including shots of housing and building work. | |||
| [BUILDING WORK AND VALLEY PARK] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2465 | |||
| Opens with footage from the Walton Summit site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Includes shots of builders working on warehouses. Continues with shots of houses under construction on the CLDC's Clayton Brook Site. Closes with footage of houses at Cop Lane and children at Valley Park. | |||
| [CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION IN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2466 | |||
| Opens with aerial footage of the Ingol East site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships), where houses are under construction. Continues with aerial footage of the Sherwood, Roman Way, Plungington, Cop Lane and Lostock View sites, featuring shots of roads, houses and warehouses under construction. | |||
| [CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION IN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE 2] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2467 | |||
| Aerial footage from various sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Opens with shots of the Farington Link Road. Continues with footage of Moss Side Industrial and Residential areas, including shots of warehouses, houses and a shopping centre. Also features shots of warehouses at Walton Summit. Closes with footage from Clayton Brook and Clayton Green, including shots of shops and a partially constructed sports centre. | |||
| [CUERDEN VALLEY PARK AND CONSTRUCTION WORK] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2468 | |||
| Aerial footage from development sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Includes footage of Cuerden Valley Park, Lancaster Lane, Astley Park, Cowling Brow, a tree nursery, Wood End and Eaves Green. Work is being undertaken on various sites. Housing estates, shopping Centres, a tip and farmland are all seen, as is a tractor spraying crops. | |||
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