Film Number |
2441 |
Title |
[BATLEY'S CASH AND CARRY WAREHOUSE OPENING] |
Producer |
Cinephoto Film Productions for the Central Lancashire Development Corporation |
Date |
1977 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
mute |
Running Time |
19 mins 23 secs |
Description |
Film of the opening of Batley's Cash and Carry warehouse at the Walton Summit site of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation (now known as English Partnerships). Lawrence Batley, founder of Batley's and Sir Frank Pearson, Chairman of the Central Lancashire Development Corporation, make speeches, the picture occasionally cutting to aerial views of the warehouse. Sir Frank Pearson officially opens the warehouse, he and Mr Batley are seen walking along the aisles, as are the small crowd who attended the opening. A tray of various pickles is presented to a representative of a children's home, pulling a trolley of similar donations. |
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