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Film Number |
2642 |
Title |
WYTHENSHAWE CIVIC WEEK 1948 |
Producer |
Ted Wilcox |
Date |
1948 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
14 mins 43 secs |
Description |
Footage from the first Wythenshawe Civic Week, September 1948. The site, Wythenshawe Park, is seen being prepared - Marquees are erected. The opening ceremony is attended by various civic dignitaries - William M. Shepherd MP installs Beryl Flint as Miss Wythenshawe. The Lord Mayor of Manchester Miss Mary Kingsmill-Jones attends a religious ceremony the following day. A clergyman is seen preaching from an open topped lorry. A wide variety of other events are featured briefly - children are seen dancing, racing and boxing, a comedian (?) performs in a marquee and the AEI Symphony Orchestra play in a works canteen. The final day involves a procession, including various political and civic groups, children in fancy dress, marching bands and floats. |
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