Screen Archive South East is a public sector moving image archive serving the South East of England. The archive's collections of magic lantern slides, films, videos and associated materials capture the many varied aspects of life, work and creativity from the early days of screen history to the present day and serve as a rich and invaluable historical resource.
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Chilham (A Kentish Village)
The ancient village of Chilham, in Kent, is featured in this film from the mid-1930s. It features half-timbered housing, the church, a working mill and quiet car-free streets.
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Overview
This charming film from the Barnes brothers shows views of the Kentish village of Chilham unhindered by motor traffic. Located on the River Stour, we see many period buildings, with much half-timbered housing, and streets with views of the valley beyond. We next see views of St Mary's Chilham, a church dedicated in the 15th century. The film ends with views of Chilham Mill located on the Stour.
This film was awarded a Special Commendation by the Amateur Cine World board. Both Barnes brothers were also members of this association. Many of Chilham's buildings, which feature in this film, have since been given listed status. Consequently, the village has attracted several film and television production companies who use the location as a picturesque backdrop for period dramas like Piorot and Jane Austen's Emma.
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