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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

9368

Title

[PRESTON GUILD 1972: A SELECTION]

Producer

Michael Lockwood

Date

1972

Gauge

std8mm

Colour

colour

Sound

sound

Running Time

6 mins 4 secs

Description

Large crowds of spectators line the streets for the 1972 Preston Guild parade which begins with people dancing in historical costumes. A stage in front of the town hall has various civic dignitaries giving speeches. A torch lit procession with Illuminations above the roads. Bunting and paper decorations on various streets and scenes from the preparations for a street party. The film ends with views of the Guild Hall under construction

 

 



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