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Film Number |
699 |
Title |
COUNTY BOROUGH OF OLDHAM CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 1949 |
Producer |
Oldham Lyceum Cine Society |
Date |
1949 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
59 mins 00 secs |
Description |
A year long programme of events to mark Oldham's centenary - processions of civic dignitaries and uniformed organisations; activities in Alexandra Park - a model yacht regatta, bowls and tennis competitions, fireworks; selection of the cotton queen; a firefighting display; fete - maypole and morris dancing; industrial exhibition; fashion show at the Town Hall; wakes fair; cycle race; charity cricket match; torchlight procession; Christmas lights and carol singing. |
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