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Film Number |
555 |
Title |
THE BOROUGH OF STRETFORD [CHARTER CELEBRATIONS] |
Producer |
Town & County Films Ltd. |
Date |
1933 |
Gauge |
35mm N |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
10 mins 58 secs |
Description |
A promotional film for Stretford, beginning with the presentation of the Charter, making Stretford a Borough, by Lord Derby. Various shots of local businesses and industries including Stretford and District Gas Board, the building of the Davyhulme Road/Grove housing estate, local shop and Manchester and District Colliery. Lord Derby also formally opened the new Town Hall in Stretford. Very good shots of local businesses and processes. |
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