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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

10615

Title

[ROCHDALE, BOURNEMOUTH HOLIDAY & OTHER SCENES]

Producer

James Lodge Calvert

Date

1950s

Gauge

9.5mm

Colour

b/w & colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

9 mins 14 secs

Description

A crowded Bournemouth beach and walking in a park with a dog and crazy golf scenes. Boats on the river at Mudeford in Devon and a policeman directing traffic at a busy junction. A carnival queen in a parade with marching bands, floats and fancy dress. followed by funfair scenes with a carousel and stalls. A couple walk around Hollingworth Lake then large crowds in Rochdale for a Whit Walk with brass bands and religious banners. A parade celebrating the Rochdale Centenary in 1956 with a centenary queen, majorettes dancing, marching bands and fancy dress.

 

 



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