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Record 9677 – 9696 of 11241
| [HOUSING AND SHOPPING CENTRES] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 2473 | |||
| Aerial footage from a variety of sites of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships); Cuerden Valley Park, Clayton Green, Wood End, Lancaster Lane, Astley Park, Cabbage Hall Fields, Cowling Brow and Eaves Green. The footage from Clayton Green includes shots of an Asda superstore. A shopping centre, new road and housing estate are seen at Astley Park. | |||
| [CUERDEN PARK TREE PLANTING CEREMONY] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 2474 | |||
| Film of a tree planting ceremony in Cuerden Park near Whittle -le - Woods. Eighty oak trees are planted to commemorate the Queen Mother's 80th birthday and National Tree Planting Week. Children from Clayton - le - Woods C of E Primary School are seen walking into the park, and preparing to plant the trees, one boy is interviewed. Sir Frank Pearson is seen arriving, he makes a speech and plants a tree, the children plant their trees. Various officials and teachers are also present from the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). As everyone leaves the park part of Sir Frank's speech is heard again. Closes with a close-up of a tree. | |||
| [JUNIOR GYMNASTICS] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 2699 | |||
| Small children do various Gymnastic exercises in a sports hall: swinging on ropes, using a small trampoline, doing rolls and using the parallel ropes. | |||
| LET'S CLEAN ALL OUR TEETH PROPERLY | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 2899 | |||
| Film encouraging children to ensure that they clean their teeth properly. A dental nurse visits a school in Accrington and demonstrates to children how cleaning their teeth in the wrong way leaves them susceptible to tooth decay. She then shows the correct way using model teeth. | |||
| MIDDLETON PACE EGG, EASTER 1980 | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 3038 | |||
| A performance by the Middleton Pace Eggers in Middleton, watched by members of the public. | |||
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| METROPOLITAN NEWSREEL | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 3436 | |||
| Shots of the M63 being constructed in Stockport, and buildings being erected in the town centre. There are views of the railway viaduct, the bus station, Chorlton Water Park, Victoria station and shots inside the old Central Station (now the G-Mex exhibition centre). There are shots of Dunham Park, with views of the deer park, the hall, and some water mill buildings. | |||
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| FIESTA: ST ROMERIA HARVEST FESTIVAL AT LA LAGUNA | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 3668 | |||
| Footage from Mr Taylor's holiday to the Canary Islands - film shows footage of a festival to celebrate the Harvest in Tenerife. There is a procession and traditional dancing. | |||
| TENERIFE | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 3686 | |||
| Footage of Mr Taylor's holiday to Tenerife. | |||
| CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS 1980 [1] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 4077 | |||
| Afghan Hounds are seen at Crufts and two other indoor dog shows [one is probably Belle Vue, Manchester]. There are views of the queues outside Earl's Court and general views of the interior. The dogs are seen being prepared by their owners, paraded around the arena and inspected by the judges, who give prizes to the winners. The winner at Crufts is seen entering the main arena at Earl's Court. | |||
| CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS 1980 [2] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 4091 | |||
| Footage from two outdoor dog shows [locations unknown] featuring Afghan Hounds being lined up for inspection by the judges and running around the arena with their owners. The winner is presented with her trophy before doing a lap of honour. | |||
| A PRACTICAL FAITH | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 4575 | |||
| Student documentary looking at the work of Rev Mike Taylor, a United Reform Church minister in Hulme, Manchester - visiting the sick, organising youth events and sports, counselling and preaching on Sunday. Includes views of Hulme crescents and deck-access flats, the local chip shop and an elderly people's centre. 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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| AS I'VE SEEN IT | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 4576 | |||
| Student documentary profiling the life and work of Ted Roocroft, a former pig keeper turned sculptor. The artist is seen at the Chelford animal market seeking inspiration, and working on a new pig-themed sculpture at his home at Lower Peover. Roocroft also taught sculpture at Manchester Polytechnic. | |||
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| OLD ENGLISH CRAFTS CAPTURED FOR POSTERITY; THE ART OF THE CLOCK MAKER; CRAFTSMAN BILL ALLONBY | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 5103 | |||
| The restoration of an eighteenth century clock focussing on the skills and tools of one clockmaker, Bill Allonby. The clock movement is shown being dismantled, the parts are cleaned and re-assembled. A fault is repaired using a hand lathe and the corrected movement is tested. The painted clock dial is examined and the film cuts to an artist's studio where a Mrs Tennant restores and repaints the clock face. The film ends with Allonby and the owner admiring the renovated grandfather clock in the owner's home. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html | |||
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| ROYAL BRITISH LEGION REMEMBERS 9TH NOVEMBER 1980 | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 5256 | |||
| Remembrance Sunday service and wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in Burnley Town Centre on November 9th 1980. The crowds, including war veterans, British Legion flagbearers, and representatives from the armed services, gather outside the William Thompson Recreation Centre. Civic dignitaries arrive for the service in which several wreaths are laid as a military band plays in the foreground. The film concludes with the band leading a parade of military personnel and veterans through the streets of Burnley. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html | |||
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| [STUART'S 5TH BIRTHDAY] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 5376 | |||
| Stuart Pownall's fifth birthday - opening presents and showing them to the camera, with other children playing in the living room, enjoying a party tea and games of pass the parcel and musical statues. Brief shots of birds in the garden, followed by Stuart and Sarah Jayne feeding the ducks at a boating lake. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| COCKLESHELL BAY [AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 5867 | |||
| Test scenes from an animated television series produced at Cosgrove Hall, featuring twins Robin and Rosie Cockle, with various exposure and lighting changes. Also features some scenes of the Weasels from Cosgrove Hall's adaptation of Wind in the Willows. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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| CINE A LA CARTE | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 6053 | |||
| Light-hearted look at the 'activities' of the Stockport Cine Society. The society looks for a new venue following the eviction from their old premises by the council (in order to build a swimming pool and leisure centre). After relocating to High Lane Village Hall, an attempt to improve the refreshments at the society gradually results in cine activities being abandoned in favour of gourmet cooking and dining. Includes footage of construction work on the swimming pool in central Stockport. This film won a commendation at the IAC North West region's annual film show in 1980. | |||
| LOCK, STOCKPORT AND PADDLE | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 6054 | |||
| Tongue-in-cheek look at Stockport Cine Society's outing on the Macclesfield canal. Travelling from Poynton to Marple, the Chairman opts to travel by dinghy, John Newton's freshly caught fish is stolen, and the Treasurer has a mishap in the High Lane tunnel. On arrival at Marple locks, the club's ladies sit knitting, whilst club members attempt to empty the lock using two buckets. | |||
| [MONSTERS OF ROCK, DONINGTON] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 7371 | |||
| Members of Stalybridge Motorcycle Club sit around drinking beer at the Monsters of Rock Festival, Donington Park. A large crowd is seen gathered near the stage, sunset scenes, and a firework display. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| WE ARE THE FLOWERS IN YOUR DUSTBIN | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 7639 | |||
| Edited version of a film made during a production-based training project at WFA in Manchester about the history of punk in the context of youth unemployment and disaffection. Includes footage from punk groups and songs - God Save the Queen, The Clash, The Damned, The Stranglers and an interview with Peter Shelley from the Buzzcocks. Also uses photos of newspaper clippings about young peoples' plight under the heavy cuts regime. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
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