Film Number |
6717 |
Title |
700 YEARS 1290-1990, THE ALTRINCHAM CHARTER CELEBRATIONS |
Producer |
Frank Ridgway |
Date |
1990 |
Gauge |
VHS |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
183 mins 45 secs |
Description |
Introduced by Bill Pilkington, this video features extensive coverage of many of the events and celebrations that occured in Altrincham during its 700th anniversary year of 1990. Starting with activities of the Court Leet - an ancient form of local government - including the 'beating of the bounds' ceremony and a medieval fayre, the video goes on to cover various parades and festivals, a horse show and an exhibition of local artists' work. There are interviews with the local MP and other dignitaries and personalities and scenes from Trafalgar Day commemorations. The video ends with footage of carol concerts. |
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