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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

1887

Title

[WHIT WALKS, ROSE QUEENS AND] WRIGHTS HOLIDAYS GREAT YARMOUTH

Producer

Mr Fred Wright

Date

*1966-69

Gauge

std8mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

22 mins 58 secs

Description

Film featuring footage shot at various Whit Walks around Swinton. Rose Queens are seen being crowned and a variety of banner bearing groups march the streets. Children are seen dancing at the crowning ceremonies and crowds watch the festivities. The film continues with footage from the Wright family holiday to Great Yarmouth. The family is seen on a beach and in the sea. The film closes with a close-up of a flower bed.

 

 



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