Film Number |
10681 |
Title |
[GREENFIELD; SADDLEWORTH FESTIVAL 1967] |
Producer |
A C W Burgess |
Date |
1967 |
Gauge |
std8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
31 mins 51 secs |
Description |
Views of the hills above the village of Greenfield near Saddleworth then snowy hillsides and cattle in a snowy field. A group of adults in historical costume dressed as Cavaliers, then a group of women chat and drink tea at Christmas. Digging out the snow drifts in Saddleworth then children sledging. A couple building a model of a country house possibly Chatswoth then sailing on Dovestone Reservoir and a naval cadets band marching past. Ballroom dancing is followed by a parade with marching bands, girl guides, cub scouts and Mayors. Views of a crowded theatre bar and kitchen followed by a local industry exhibition. On the first day of the festival we see chefs cooking burgers and a prizegiving for the cub scouts followed by a brass band marching through Saddleworth. |
|
|
|
|
Press the Back button in your browser to return to search results. To access material in the collection, note the film number(s) and make your enquiry by clicking here
Key
This title can be seen by visiting the NWFA Viewing Pods at Archives+, Manchester Central Library.
This title is available to watch online using the BFI Player (external site). Click on the BFI Player icon (if present) to see the film.
Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail