Film Number |
1824 |
Title |
[FAMILY HOLIDAYS, HAYMAKING AND CARNIVAL PROCESSION] |
Producer |
Mr Thomas Eggles |
Date |
c1930s |
Gauge |
9.5mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
10 mins 38 secs |
Description |
A compilation reel of family holidays and events taking place in Rochdale. The film starts with a group of children and adults building sand castles on the beach. Further scenes include two labourers harvesting a crop. One man uses a scythe while the other guides a horse-drawn plough across the field. Also features a street procession with horse-drawn floats and people wearing fancy dress costumes. Concludes with travelling shots of the surrounding Welsh countryside. |
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