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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Dunstable
A pictorial tour of Dunstable visiting all the significant landmarks of the market town followed by the colourful spectacle of hot-air ballooning at scenic Dunstable Downs.
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Overview
No open-top double-decker required for this pictorial tour of Dunstable. Amateur filmmaker George Ripper provides the moving pictures, and no tour is complete without anecdotes, for which the filmmaker doesn’t disappoint. Following a visit to all the significant landmarks, the film concludes with a breathtaking view of the Downs, and a spectacle of bi-planes, parachutists, and hot-air balloons provided by the London Gliding Club.
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