Film Number

6450

Title

[PRESTON GUILD PROCESSIONS, ROYAL LANCASHIRE SHOW & SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 1952]

Producer

William Fazackerley

Date

1952

Gauge

9.5mm

Colour

b/w & colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

11 mins 46 secs

Description

The Mayor and dignitaries issue their final proclamations for the Preston Guild Festival from Preston Town Hall. Floats from several processions including church, civic and trade are seen filing past. Views from the Veteran Car Rally. Trick horse riding and motorcycle displays at the Royal Lancashire Show are followed by footage from a fairground and a football match. Scenes of maypole dancing, gymnastics, children playing cricket in antiquated costume and dressed up as a dancing dragon at The Schools Festival conclude.