Film Number

9426

Title

[THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE ALGER MILL BY RT. HON. MRS BARBARA CASTLE MP 21 MARCH 1969]

Producer

Clifford Ashton

Date

1969

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w

Sound

mute

Running Time

20 mins 51 secs

Description

The official opening of Alger Mill by Rt. Hon. Mrs Barbara Castle, 21 March 1969. We see scenes from Barbara Castle's visit to the mill, owned by Qualitex Yarns Ltd. She arrives in an official car with a police escort and is greeted by senior staff members. We then see her 'Touring the Third Floor with Mr. Peter Scragg'. In the next scenes she is seen 'Touring the Second Floor with Mr. Michael Likierman'. Finally she visits the 'Fourth Floor (Inspection Dept.)'. On each floor she is shown around and given the opportunely to speak to the staff who operate the machinery. This is followed by a press conference where Barbara speaks to the press. Afterwards there is a reception with a buffet where Barbara gives a speech and unveils a plaque to commemorate the opening of the mill. Finally there is a 'Fashion Parade' of the garments made by Qualitex Yarns. Barbara goes backstage after the show to meet the models.