Film Number |
2933 |
Title |
BAWMING THE THORN, APPLETON [1988] |
Producer |
Phillip Taylor |
Date |
1988 |
Gauge |
spr8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
15 mins 53 secs |
Description |
Footage of the 'Bawming the Thorn" ceremony in Appleton: a garlanded tree is decorated with pots of flowers by local children, and there are shots of 'The Thorn', a village pub. There are scenes of a festival involving a marching band, a folk group, morris dancing, and a children's fancy dress competition (contestants include a dragon, a ladybird and "a load of old rubbish"). |
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