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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Carry on Scouting
Like many young boys, Paul and David Plume enrolled as Cubs in their home town of Wisbech and benefitted from years of scouting experience and making friends along the way.
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Overview
Wisbech had e very active Scouting Group and, almost as keen to share the fun, was father Derrick and mum Mavis who were regular supporters of the gala events and keen to film the boys in action.
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