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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

9466

Title

1861 BURNLEY'S CENTENARY 1961

Producer

H Brindle and Burnley Cine Club

Date

1961

Gauge

16mm

Colour

colour

Sound

sound

Running Time

45 mins 47 secs

Description

Shot over the course of Burnley's Centenary Year, this film shows the various industries, amenities and activities held as part of the town's celebrations. The film begins with shots of local industries before showing all of the parks in the town. Next, we see football at Turf Moor and cricket at Burnley Cricket Club, followed by a look at the local hospitals and schools. The second half of the film shows the parades and celebrations held to commemorate the town's centenary.

 

 



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