Film Number |
9089 |
Title |
[FARM; FOOTBALL MATCH; FAMILY; WEDDING ANNIVERSARY] |
Producer |
James Heyes |
Date |
1980-1 |
Gauge |
spr8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
10 mins 23 secs |
Description |
Farming and family scenes from the Heyes family of Mossborough Hall Farm in Rainford, St. Helens. The film opens on 12 May 1980. James Heyes is in a field, he talks for the camera about how the sprout seeds have not germinated due to the recent dry weather, it has been the driest April on record. We then see James playing in a local football match. Mrs Heyes briefly records a visit to Elizabeth and Robin (and their dog Fly) at Hightown on Sunday 2 August. On 11 August 1981 Mr and Mrs Heyes celebrated their Silver Wedding. They talk for the camera about how they have spent the day. Their children James, William and Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's partner Robin and James's partner Fiona Lennon, talk for the camera and give Mr and Mrs Heyes their good wishes. James also talks about how the farm has been struggling over the summer as business has been slow. Mrs Heyes mentions that Mr Heyes has been asked to go hunting with Lord Derby. |
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