The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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Asian Cultural Centre opens in Peterborough
Isolation can be a problem for South Asians, especially for women. A new cultural centre in Peterborough is hoping to change that.
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Overview
Anglia TV report from Peterborough where a new Asian Community Centre is being established in the older part of town, on Lincoln Road. The first of its kind in the city, the new centre will provide a much needed space for members of the South Asian community to socialise. Abdul Choudhuri, President of the Asian Community Association, speaks to Alison Leigh from Anglia Television.
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