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May Day PoniesMay Day Ponies
News19744 mins Location: Upper Gornal
Sam Jeavons is a Black Country horse man through and through and May Day is a time to decorate his wagon and bring some colour to Upper Gornal's streets.
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Springtime in an English VillageSpringtime in an English Village
Documentary19447 mins Location: Stanion
An extraordinary and unexpected snapshot of rural life in wartime in which a young black girl is crowned Queen of the May.
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The Legend of the Good BeastsThe Legend of the Good Beasts
Children's195624 mins
Fabergé animals in a Russian influenced Easter tale narrated by Peter Ustinov
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Easter Parade, Hyde ParkEaster Parade, Hyde Park
19584 minsSilent Location: Hyde Park
Easter Parade in Hyde Park, April 1958.
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Welcome SpringWelcome Spring
Amateur film19529 minsSilent
Spring comes to Scotland in the 1950s: feed playful lambs, pick a host of glorious daffodils, and harness your faithful horse to the plough in this lovely amateur colour film.
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Avalanche of LambsAvalanche of Lambs
Non-Fiction19231 minsSilent
A fluffy white blizzard - of hundreds of newborn lambs - hits a Reading farm, keeping the shepherd's hands full.
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Easter Holiday ActivitiesEaster Holiday Activities
News19576 minsSilent Location: Birmingham
Out and about across the Midlands to see what people do with their Easter Monday holiday. Spring is in the air with time for swimming, funfairs and a good honest pint.
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Gumber FarmGumber Farm
Amateur film193921 minsSilent Location: Slindon
A film of bucolic bliss - where children enjoy both summer fun and winter frolics despite the start of the Second World War
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Preston Egg Rolling (c.1901)Preston Egg Rolling (c.1901)
Non-Fiction19013 minsSilent Location: Preston
Easter Monday festivities in Avenham Park, Preston.
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A Spring Wedding - the 11th of March 1963A Spring Wedding - the 11th of March 1963
Amateur film196310 mins Location: Pontypridd
Bedding, table lamps, coffee set, lighter, toaster … gifts that will set up Patricia Morgan and Kenneth Haynes for married life after their wedding at St Mary’s Church, Glyntaf.
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Easter Holiday ScenesEaster Holiday Scenes
Non-Fiction19298 minsSilent Location: Blackpool
It’s Easter and men, women and children all over England enjoy a day out, be it on the beach, at the races or at the zoo
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Spring Comes to the ZooSpring Comes to the Zoo
Non-Fiction19231 minsSilent Location: Regent's Park
Animal antics at Regent's Park Zoo as the doors are opened to a spring-time crowd.
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Dartington May DayDartington May Day
Current affairs19692 minsSilent Location: Dartington
May Day celebrated by Dartington schoolchildren
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School May DaySchool May Day
Amateur film196913 minsSilent Location: Ealing
May Day pageantry at Hobbayne School
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Bootle May Day Demonstration and Crowning of the May Queen (1903)Bootle May Day Demonstration and Crowning of the May Queen (1903)
Non-Fiction190318 minsSilent Location: Bootle
May Day revellers brave a wet and windy day in Edwardian Merseyside.
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Spring Comes to EnglandSpring Comes to England
Government sponsored film193416 mins Location: Isles of Scilly
Farming techniques and modern methods bring new crops to market.
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May Day CelebrationsMay Day Celebrations
Amateur film19667 minsSilent Location: Daventry
Large crowds are drawn to a traditional English May Day celebrations in Daventry complete with a flower garlanded May Queen and dancing in the town square.
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A Hill, Some Sheep and a LivingA Hill, Some Sheep and a Living
196626 mins Location: Pendle Hill
A deft TV documentary portrait of the life of a shepherding family during lambing season in north-east Lancashire.
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Spring Time in LakelandSpring Time in Lakeland
Amateur film195212 minsSilent Location: Brothers Water
Come and celebrate the joys of spring out and about in the Lakes.
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Llandudno May Day (1907)Llandudno May Day (1907)
Non-Fiction19075 minsSilent Location: Llandudno
May Day festivities in the North Wales town.
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Pwllheli May QueenPwllheli May Queen
Non-Fiction19314 minsSilent Location: Pwllheli
Locals of Pwllheli in North Wales turn out to celebrate the crowning of their May Queen
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Rhyl May DayRhyl May Day
Non-Fiction19206 minsSilent Location: Rhyl
After a five year lull for the war, Rhyl resumes its May Day celebration and does the occasion proud.
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Booth: Hastings, May Procession and Ilkeston CarnivalBooth: Hastings, May Procession and Ilkeston Carnival
Amateur film193716 minsSilent Location: Hastings
From a seaside getaway in Hastings to all the marching bands that Ilkeston could muster. A home movie that travels the UK.
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JarpingJarping
News19786 mins Location: Chinnor
An ancient Swiss tradition or just an incomprehensible egg smashing excuse for a booze up?
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Birdwell Primary School May Queen 1961-1964 & School CentenaryBirdwell Primary School May Queen 1961-1964 & School Centenary
Amateur film196460 minsSilent Location: Barnsley
You may remember school processions, or having to perform in a play in front of the parents, as rather dull; not for these children in the early 1960s who clearly relish showing off.
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Chesterfield May Day 1978Chesterfield May Day 1978
Amateur film197811 minsSilent Location: Chesterfield
Politics, partying, and a penalty shoot-out at the Derbyshire town's inaugural May Day bank holiday funfair
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Hunslet Carnival and Gala (1904)Hunslet Carnival and Gala (1904)
Non-Fiction19045 minsSilent Location: Hunslet
A spectacular street procession in the heart of industrial West Yorkshire.
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Easter EggsEaster Eggs
News19672 mins Location: Birmingham
John Swallow attempts to discover what people know about the tradition of eggs at Easter. Is it a Pagan or Christian religious symbol or is it just good for the food trade?
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May Pole Dance July 1956; Picnic Trip to Finchley July 1956; London Zoo Aug 1956; Windsor Castle Sept 1956May Pole Dance July 1956; Picnic Trip to Finchley July 1956; London Zoo Aug 1956; Windsor Castle Sept 1956
Home movie195613 minsSilent Location: Brent
Four films capturing a family summer in 1956, with highlights coming from London Zoo, where a very different attitude to animal care is on display.
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Rhyl May Day Procession 1903Rhyl May Day Procession 1903
Non-Fiction19032 minsSilent Location: Rhyl
Rhyl's holiday season kicks off with a bang as residents and traders put their best foot forward for the May Day parade
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Manvers May Day ParadeManvers May Day Parade
Non-Fiction191913 minsSilent Location: Wath Upon Dearne
The whole spectrum of colliery workers and their families take a break from work, parade their horses and exhibit their natural cheerfulness.
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Knutsford Royal May Day Carnival (1904)Knutsford Royal May Day Carnival (1904)
Non-Fiction19041 minsSilent Location: Knutsford
The May Queen and Morris men celebrate May Day in Edwardian Cheshire.
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O'Er Hill and DaleO'Er Hill and Dale
193216 mins Location: Cheviot Hills, The
The day-to-day life and work of a characteristic Scottish shepherd in the border country during lambing season.
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Shotton May Fair and John Summers' Picnic, 1913Shotton May Fair and John Summers' Picnic, 1913
Non-Fiction19139 minsSilent Location: Higher Shotton
You wouldn't dress like that for the beach nowadays, but these day trippers are having a whale of a time
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May Day Sports 1979May Day Sports 1979
Amateur film19796 minsSilent Location: Pulham Market
A wet welly race, tug o' war, and maypole dancing are the traditions of the May Day celebrations in Pulham Market.
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Country Close-Up: McConkey the Donkey and his cartCountry Close-Up: McConkey the Donkey and his cart
School programme and Educational film195821 minsSilent Location: Maesmawr Hall
From treacle for a pony to sandwiches for harvesters, the Trant children contribute to the smooth running of Maesmawr Hall farm, Welshpool.
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Easter ParadeEaster Parade
Amateur film19664 minsSilent Location: Battersea Park
All things bright and beautiful: flowers, floats, fire engines and the football World Cup burst into colour at the Easter festivities.
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The Arthur Webster Memorial HospitalThe Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital
Amateur film19149 minsSilent Location: Shanklin
Join in the fun at a garden party at the Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
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Easter Monday Holiday SpiritEaster Monday Holiday Spirit
News19621 minsSilent Location: Felixstowe
Anglia Television document how East Anglians have chosen to spend their Easter extended weekend.
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Leyland May Festival (1905)Leyland May Festival (1905)
Non-Fiction19051 minsSilent Location: Leyland
A colourful May festival parade in the Lancashire town.
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May-DayMay-Day
Amateur film18991 minsSilent Location: Cockermouth
A May Day parade down Cockermouth’s Main Street, filmed by a local draper
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Easter Bonnet Parade at the Pandora InnEaster Bonnet Parade at the Pandora Inn
Current affairs19661 minsSilent Location: Mylor Bridge
A stunning array of millinery is judged as part of the Easter celebrations.
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Easter Mission to DenabyEaster Mission to Denaby
Amateur film19623 minsSilent Location: Bentley
Denaby, a quintessential industrial village, is visited by Mexborough School students.
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Easter Holiday TroublesEaster Holiday Troubles
Non-Fiction19683 minsSilent Location: Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth, Cleethorpes, Skegness and Clacton all feature sunbathing, donkey rides, bank holiday traffic queues and rowdy youths.
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Harwich and Walton at EasterHarwich and Walton at Easter
Home movie196411 minsSilent Location: Harwich
Clearly a family with sea legs, the Wing family from Essex visit Harwich and Walton at Easter time for idling and sailing. Home movie by accomplished amateur filmmaker Ron Wing.
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The Warrior's May QueenThe Warrior's May Queen
Non-Fiction19181 minsSilent
May I shake your hand, ma'am? Back in Blighty, a soldier finds the proper way to address a queen
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Easter Time in HastingsEaster Time in Hastings
Amateur film195232 minsSilent Location: Hastings
Join David and Vincent at Easter in this charming film from 1952. We'll go on an excursion to Pett Level to see frolicking lambs, have a picnic and a walk along the cliffs.
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Spring blossom and young animals at Maesmawr Hall, WelshpoolSpring blossom and young animals at Maesmawr Hall, Welshpool
School programme and Educational film195810 minsSilent Location: Maesmawr Hall
From exquisite spring blossom to lambs, calves, foals and electric shearing
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The Broads - Easter HolidaysThe Broads - Easter Holidays
Amateur film19372 minsSilent Location: Wroxham Broad
Easter fell at the end of March in 1937 and, judging from the grey skies, wind and woolly jumpers in this film, it may well have been a cold one!
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Turner: Easter Monday Wedding 1934Turner: Easter Monday Wedding 1934
Amateur film19347 minsSilent Location: Arnold
Crowds gather at a Nottingham church to see the bride and groom on their happiest day.
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April on the Farm: soil, seeds and offspringApril on the Farm: soil, seeds and offspring
School programme and Educational film195910 minsSilent Location: Maesmawr Hall
On a farm the children work too: whilst the men are in the field with the tractors, the youngsters fetch hay for the ponies and mend a puncture.
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Manchester Sunday Schools Whit Monday Procession (1904)Manchester Sunday Schools Whit Monday Procession (1904)
Non-Fiction19049 minsSilent Location: Manchester
Crowds throng the city streets to see a parade of beautifully turned out children in a festive parade.
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Easter (Adams Personal Film)Easter (Adams Personal Film)
Amateur film19655 minsSilent Location: Crouch End
Enjoy a happy Easter in Crouch End as guests of Mr Adams and family
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Easter in the park, Ilford (1939)Easter in the park, Ilford (1939)
Home movie19381 minsSilent Location: Epping Forest
This film offers a rare chance to see a toddler trying to start a car, before he trots through a London park with pipe-smoking father.
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Spring Comes to TownSpring Comes to Town
Amateur film194712 mins Location: Hyde Park
Stroll through Hyde Park in your winter coat, but with the daffodils beginning to bloom, spring is nearly here!
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Snowdrop Season on the FarmSnowdrop Season on the Farm
School programme and Educational film19588 minsSilent Location: Maesmawr Hall
Spring on the farm: there's never a dull moment with thirsty lambs, braying baby donkey, hedge-laying, gate-hanging and wood-chopping.
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Pwllheli May Day Celebrations 1929Pwllheli May Day Celebrations 1929
Non-Fiction19297 minsSilent Location: Pwllheli
Pwllheli basks in the sun and enjoys a community event that includes 2 Queens, 4 horses, a bride & groom, a bunch of bananas and the fire brigade.