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Film Number |
6341 |
Title |
ST THOMAS' CHURCH CENTENARY 1839 - 1939 |
Producer |
St Thomas' Church, Eccleston |
Date |
1939 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
11 mins 54 secs |
Description |
Scenes from the centenary of St Thomas' Church, Eccleston. 93 year old Mr S. Dadge is seen filling the font and the Vicar performs a baptism; a bride and groom arrive at the altar; Mr. Dadge is seen filling in a grave in the churchyard. The Centenary Rose Queen Festival is seen - Mrs Litherland crowns Miss Hilda Brown and presents her with a bible and Miss Joan Bedson retires as Queen. Scenes from the Centenary Garden Fete with dance performances and people relaxing, eating and smoking in the Church garden. |
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