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| BOAT RACE ON CANAL | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3346 | |||
| Footage of a boat race on the River Irwell - the crew place boats in the water, and two competing boats are seen racing down the river. Police and spectators are seen on the tow path and on bridges over the river. Crowds are seen at the finishing line. | |||
| [WENDY HOUSE ON TERRACED STREET] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3358 | |||
| Children play in a wendy house set up on the pavement of a terraced street. | |||
| [CREDITS FOR "CHANGING FACE"] | |||
| Date: *1969 Film Number: 3359 | |||
| Compilation of credits for "Changing face of Salford". | |||
| [CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OPENING CEREMONY 2] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3373 | |||
| Footage of the opening ceremony of Salford University's new Civil Engineering department, with a speech by Dr. J.H. Jellett, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. | |||
| [LOWRY PAINTING] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3390 | |||
| Footage of various details on a painting by L.S. Lowry. | |||
| [SALFORD RUGBY TRIMS] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3391 | |||
| Footage from Salford's appearance at Wembley in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final against Castleford. Marching bands are seen on the pitch, and there are brief shots of the game. There is also a view of The Willows, Salford's home ground. | |||
| 1969 - YEAR OF CHANGE | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3417 | |||
| Film about Simmonswood School in 1969, when a fire badly damaged the school's buildings. There are shots of Kirkby town, and a gym class in the school hall, There is then footage of the fire-damaged school. There are scenes of a 'challenge cup' (a football match watched by cheering parents) and then view of the damage caused from a second fire. There are scenes shot with former pupils in other schools, and footage of a visit to Blackpool. | |||
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| [CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OPENING CEREMONY 1] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3493 | |||
| Footage of the opening ceremony of Salford University's new Department of Civil Engineering, conducted by Dr. J.H. Jellett, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. There are shots of various speeches and the audience looking alternately bored and alert. Dr Jellett is seen unveiling a commemorative plaque. | |||
| [LYNN AND GEOFF'S WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3547 | |||
| After a brief shot of waves crashing on the promenade of a seaside resort, the film has footage of the wedding of the producer's son Geoffrey. The happy couple are seen signing the register, and there are then scenes of the reception, food and drink being served and then the bride and groom cut the cake. The car, decked out with ribbons and tin cans, is seen departing. A small child is seen in the garden playing with a ball, and falling over. | |||
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| X KUNTRIE MCMLXIX | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 3880 | |||
| Footage of pupils of Sir John Deane's Grammar School (now College) running a cross country race through the centre of Northwich, through the countryside, down a steep gully and past a canal. | |||
| [COUNTRYSIDE SCENES IN NORTHERN IRELAND] | |||
| Date: *1969 Film Number: 3953 | |||
| Footage of the countryside in Northern Ireland (possibly County Antrim) with streams, waterfalls, trees and hillsides. | |||
| [NORTHERN IRELAND: COUNTRY HOUSE AND SAW MILL] | |||
| Date: *1969 Film Number: 3954 | |||
| Footage of a large country house in Northern Ireland with scenes in the grounds. There are also shots of a water wheel and (underexposed) footage of a sawmill at work. | |||
| [CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS 1969] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4070 | |||
| Scenes from several dog shows (including Blackpool and Chester) - one indoors and three outdoors. The main featured breed is Afghan Hounds, but Bloodhounds, Beagles and Bedlington Terriers are among the other breeds seen being paraded by their owners and inspected by the judges in the arena. The winner of the third dog show is a Bull Terrier. | |||
| [CRUFTS DOG SHOW] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4084 | |||
| Scenes from Crufts dog show. General views of the exterior and interior of Olympia in London. Afghan Hounds are seen been paraded and inspected, and the Queen is seen watching one of the obedience displays. The winning Afghan Hound and owner are seen on a podium at the end of the film. | |||
| CAMEO FILMS PRESENTS [THE WEISBERGS] | |||
| Date: *1969 Film Number: 4167 | |||
| Film of Hubert Weiner's three nephews at home in Salford - David Weisberg tears down the drive on his go-kart; Peter runs around the garden and walks the dog, and Philip is seen on his bicycle. The boys visit a school fete with their parents, Sybil and Leslie, and their Grandmother, Annie Weiner. | |||
| COME WITH ALTRINCHAM CHA: CONISTON WATER, MARCH 1969 | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4303 | |||
| The Altrincham CHA (Countryside Holidays Association) on holiday in Coniston in March 1969, setting out on a ramble around the lake - en route, they notice a yacht capsize. The members are seen in the grounds of Monk Coniston, the guest house where they are staying, and also rambling at Tarn Hows. Some of the members go pony trekking, and the group is seen boarding the coach at the end of the holiday. | |||
| [CHESHIRE SCENES] | |||
| Date: *1969 Film Number: 4345 | |||
| Scenes of different buildings and locations in Cheshire - including Gawsworth Old Hall, a church and house, Wrenbury village, Swettenham mill and church and Sandbach. | |||
| WEDDING OF ROSEMARY AND JOHN AT DAVENHAM METHODIST CHURCH JULY 19TH 1969 | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4347 | |||
| Guests for the wedding are seen arriving at Davenham Methodist Church near Northwich. The bride and her family pose for photographs in the garden at the family home before leaving for the church. After the ceremony, people are seen in the garden of the hotel where the reception is being held. | |||
| THE ROMANTIC ROAD | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4476 | |||
| Film of trip by Mr and Mrs Wells to Northern Germany in their Austin J2 camper van. Leaving Blackpool via Dover, they travel to Wuppertal and travel on the famous monorail. Continuing on their journey, they visit a number of different towns and cities, including Attendorn, the Biggesee lake and dam and Nerdingen before travelling back home via Luxembourg. | |||
| [IN THE GARDEN; WEST KILBRIDE] | |||
| Date: 1969 Film Number: 4856 | |||
| Peter and Maureen Doherty are seen helping their mother with the gardening at home. On holiday in West Kilbride, William and Maureen are seen on the beach and Peter builds a sandcastle and goes on a donkey ride. | |||
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