Film Number |
8678 |
Title |
GALA DAYS OF RAINFORD |
Producer |
C. F. Briggs |
Date |
1956-8 |
Gauge |
std8mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
26 mins 37 secs |
Description |
Scenes from various events that took place in Rainford in 1956 to 1958. We see Tea Party Days and Harvest Queen Festivals. Scenes from these events include processions with floats, banners, marching bands, dance troupes, carnival queens and fancy dress. We also see children's tea parties. There are scenes from the 'Congregational Sunday School Treat 1956' where we see a children's visit to Southport. The children play in a playground while the adults drink tea from a flask. We also see the1956 L.C.A Championships, with scenes of troupes of girls doing Morris Dancing. |
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