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A Record of a Holiday in Norfolk

Home movie record of a holiday on the Norfolk coast, with a train journey, Lowestoft, the Norfolk Broads, Norwich, and to the seaside.

Amateur film 1946 19 mins Silent

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Overview

Amateur film, in colour, of a family holiday to Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk in September 1946. The film starts with the family departing from Liverpool Street Station, London, and follows them to their holiday destination at Hopton-on-Sea. The family enjoy a trip to Lowestoft on a Broads Steamer, and departing from Yarmouth, go on a pleasure cruise. Next is Norwich city. Finally, they say goodbye to Hopton Holiday Camp, “home of the perfect holiday”.