This film is part of Free
Bourne - A Town Study
From racing cars to squeaky toys: local school kids discover there's more to rural Bourne than meets the eye.
1975 21 mins Silent
Overview
Pencils, notebooks and microphones at the ready! The people and industries of Bourne are put under the spotlight by the local kids in this unusual geography teaching film for schools. There are some surprising discoveries to be made: as well as glasshouses and iron foundries, the kids get to study the factory floor of a plastic toy manufacturer and interview the boss of racing car specialists BRM.
Related
Most Popular Free 2016
The Farm on the Motorway
Documentary 1983 26 mins Location: Booth Wood
Life in the fast lane, as thousands roar past every day wondering why there is a farm in the middle of a motorway, and why anyone would live there.
Bitterne Traffic Scheme
Documentary 1974 15 mins Location: Southampton
On the buses in Southampton, as this traffic scheme tried to end commuter misery by prioritising public transport
Railways for Ever!
Documentary 1970 7 mins
Sir John Betjeman reminisces about the phasing out of the mainline steam operation.
Miniskirts
News 1966 4 mins Location: Plymouth
Miniskirt - Passion and Power
Making of Woking
Amateur film 1985 15 mins Location: Woking
An award winning amateur film tracing the transformation of Woking, from open heath to modern commuter-belt town. The film also features the famous Brookwood Necropolis.
River Ride
Amateur film 1963 17 mins Location: Wivenhoe
On the Essex line from Wivenhoe to Brightingsea, Guard Proctor checks for tickets as passengers share the wonderful view of yacht racing on the River Colne from their carriage.
New
Grounded on the Platters: HMS Conway
Home movie 1953 7 mins Silent Location: Anglesey/Ynysmôn
A sorry end to any ship: timings, tide and wind played their part in pushing HMS Conway onto the Platters rocks in the Menai Strait on 14/4/1953.
Exeter Real Ale Festival
News 1975 3 mins Location: Exeter
The wet and warm ale goes down a treat as aficionados gather to celebrate real ale.
Llanddwyn Island
Home movie 1955 8 mins Silent Location: Llanddwyn Island/Ynys Llanddwyn
Sea pinks and samphire, lighthouses and church ruins – Llanddwyn’s charms are many and varied.
Cuddle Coat
News 1979 2 mins Location: Plymouth
Experimentation with a coat for two leaves couples with really no escape.
Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music
News 1970 2 mins Location: Shepton Mallet
Progressive gathering of festival goers hits the blues.
Dawson: Lower Penn Show
Home movie 1954 4 mins Silent Location: Lower Penn
Another blustery summer day in the 1950s and it's Lower Penn's carnival parade.