Film Number

4425

Title

[MANCHESTER VICTORY CELEBRATIONS]

Producer

Ernest W Hart

Date

1945

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w & colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

13 mins 38 secs

Description

Servicemen, women and civilians are seen on the decorated streets of Manchester celebrating VE Day. There is dancing, bonfires and fireworks in Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens, as well as views of illuminated trams and a street party. The film ends with colour footage of the decorations being brought down after the celebrations.