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| TOWER GRANGE | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 5949 | |||
| An introduction to Tower Grange in Broughton, Salford: a rehabilitation home run by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion for young girls with domestic, scholarly or emotional problems. General footage of Salford is followed by a look at a typical week at Tower Grange. The girls are seen getting up in the morning, making their beds, doing chores, and taking part in various lessons. Footage of prayer groups, individual counselling sessions, meal times, needlework, as well as visits to the countryside, the local swimming pool and library, and work experience at a hairdressers. At the end of the week the girls go home to visit their parents. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [ALTON TOWERS; FERRY; GARDEN; KNOTT END] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6005 | |||
| Assorted scenes including a pagoda and gardens at Alton Towers, a ferry leaving harbour, garden and house interiors, cafe scenes and countryside views. | |||
| CUP FINAL 1976 | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 6072 | |||
| Newsreel footage from the 1976 FA Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United. Views of the teams coming onto the pitch and action from the game. Southampton win 1-0 and are presented with the cup by the Queen. | |||
| [THE SAVOY CINEMA, SALE] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 6098 | |||
| Scenes in and around the Savoy Cinema, Sale. Cinema staff are seen in the box-office, general office, sweet kiosk and hot dog stall. Members of the Shaw family stand outside the cinema, possibly just after purchasing it. The projectionist is seen repairing, editing and loading film into the projector. People queuing outside in the rain, waiting to see "Jaws", views of them filing in through the doors, and the title sequence of the film is also shown. | |||
| [MOTHERS AND BABIES] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6172 | |||
| Two young children are seen in the garden and on the street of a new housing development. Shots of the children with their mothers holding babies conclude. | |||
| MOTORWAY | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 6547 | |||
| Views of the road network around Gatley shot from a moving car, featuring scenes from motorway construction sites on the M56 and M63. | |||
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| [HOLIDAY AT OBAN] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 6651 | |||
| Scenes of the Kapur and Mistry families enjoying a picnic at Kirkby Lonsdale are followed by a holiday at Oban including views of Iona Abbey, Inverlochy Castle and Burns Cottage. Nikil Kapur's fourth birthday party at Hillsea Avenue in Heysham is seen and there are visits to York, Land's End and Lake Windermere. | |||
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| BURY CARNIVAL 1976 | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 6825 | |||
| Bury Carnival with a procession of colourful floats from local businesses, societies and clubs. Scenes of people in Walmersley Park after parade enjoying entertainment and riding on fairground attractions. | |||
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| THE FIRST GRAFFITI ARTIST | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 7048 | |||
| Student documentary featuring the work of graffiti artist Walter Kershaw amongst the industrial landscapes of the North West. Scenes show his mural paintings in various locations, including Oldham and the Crescents of Hulme, the artist at work in his studio and riding around terraced streets on a motorbike. Includes interviews and commentary with Kershaw, as he discusses the state of residential architecture, his involvement in community arts projects (shown through the use of still images) and complaints from the council regarding his mural paintings. | |||
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| [CYNTHIA AND PHIL'S WEDDING] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 5464 | |||
| Wedding attended by the Ireland family in 1976 showing the group leaving the family home to attend the wedding, followed by footage of the couple after the service having their photographs taken whilst being covered in confetti. | |||
| AINTREE ANTICS | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 5671 | |||
| Motor racing footage shot at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit during the summer of 1976. Janet McPherson, a female racing driver, is seen preparing for a race. Crowds of onlookers watch cars racing on the track, with several cars spinning out of control, some more dramatically than others! The film closes with shots of Janet McPherson and Yves Sarazin, another racing driver, holding prizes and posing for the cameras. 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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| WHAT'S SO FUNNY ABOUT LIVERPOOL | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 7084 | |||
| Student documentary featuring a personal account of Liverpool with a running commentary, showing how the city has declined in the post-war era and how this has affected the local community. Begins with general views of the sun rising over the deserted dockland area and high angle shots panning across the city landmarks. Scenes include the rundown housing in the Kirkby and Dingle areas of the city, interviews with local residents as children play in the streets and are seen making a video production. Members of the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun explain the rise of local arts, community schemes and life beyond the popularity of The Beatles. Examples of artworks are seen on display and a group of musicians perform a song about biological washing powder. Ends with a shot of the Liver building. | |||
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| PACE EGG PLAY IN MIDDLETON, EASTER MONDAY 1976 | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 2945 | |||
| Pace-egging performance on Chapel Street (in front of the Carter's Arms pub) in Rhodes, and St Leonard's Square (the Ring O'Bells pub) in Middleton, The characters include Captain Slasher, Turkish Champion, St. George, The King of England, The Doctor, Beelzebub and the Female Clown. Each character has a distinctive costume, and they are accompanied by musicians. | |||
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| [MAJOR LESTER CP SCHOOL AT COLOMENDY CAMP] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 5501 | |||
| Major Lester CP School trip to Colomendy Camp in North Wales where the children embarked on field study work taking samples from water and soil, whilst also visiting a local farm to watch cattle being milked. | |||
| WHERE THERE'S A WILL | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6505 | |||
| Film showing the pupils of Mill House School for the mentally handicapped in Newton-le-Willows. They are shown receiving lessons in music, art, reading, craft, cookery and PE. The parents offer a commentary on how their children's education has developed at the school and pupils are seen giving a dance presentation to conclude. | |||
| [TRAFFORD PARK REFINERY] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6506 | |||
| Detailed views of a derelict oil refinery at Trafford Park. | |||
| [WINTER WEDDING & BOAT TRIP IN NORWAY] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 6701 | |||
| Scenes from a Wedding at Stand Unitarian Chapel including guests arriving, the Chapel interior and posing for photographs outside. Ends with views from a sightseeing cruise along the Norwegian fjords. | |||
| [MOTORBIKE RACING] | |||
| Date: *1976 Film Number: 9265 | |||
| A man is seen in his garage getting ready. He gets on his motorbike, leaves his driveway and speeds off down a suburban road. Views of motorbike racing (including some with sidecars) at Oulton Park, with Barry Sheene on his No.7 Suzuki and Mick Grant on his No.10 Kawasaki. | |||
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| [WEDDINGS SCENES; JULIE AS A BRIDESMAID] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 7929 | |||
| Wedding scenes. The bridesmaids including Julie wave to the camera as they are filmed at home. The bridesmaids arrive at the Synagogue as the groom, best man and ushers watch on. The bridal party arrives and photographs are taken. We see scenes inside the Synagogue and the guests watch on as the wedding ceremony takes place. At the wedding reception food and drink are served to the guests, speeches are made and there is dancing. | |||
| [JIM VICKERSTAFF IN THE GARDEN WITH THE DOGS] | |||
| Date: 1976 Film Number: 8252 | |||
| We see Mr Vickerstaff in the garden with the dogs, and then shots of the dogs fighting on the couch. A boy gives them gift wrapped bones, which they unwrap and chew. We see a puppy playing with an older dog in the garden, and in the house playing with an extension lead. | |||
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