Film Number |
7449 |
Title |
[MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL AND MARTIN FAMILY HOLIDAYS] |
Producer |
Jim Martin |
Date |
1968-79 |
Gauge |
std8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
31 mins 11 secs |
Description |
Compilation of holiday films taken by the Martin family, including trips to Butlins in Pwllheli, Dartmouth, a barge holiday and a brief journey along the Manchester Ship Canal from Liverpool. Scenes at Butlins include the fairground, donkey derby, trampolining, redcoats, water-skiing, roller skating, swimming and boating. There are shots of children at the seaside and riding bikes at home. The barge holiday in Warwickshire sees the boat towed by a horse. On the ship canal trip there are views of the Liverpool waterfront, Eastham Locks and the Runcorn bridge. Ends with scenes of Dartmouth and Kingswear on the South Coast. |
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