The Media Archive for Central England is the public screen archive for the East and West Midlands. An independent charity and company based at the University of Lincoln, MACE acquires, catalogues, preserves and makes widely available moving image materials that inform our understanding of the diverse cultures and histories of communities between the Lincolnshire coast and the Welsh border.
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G. Weston: Markfield Carnivals
Elaborately costumed characters fill the streets of Markfield in Leicestershire for the final carnivals before the coming of war.
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Overview
Film maker George Weston ran the Majestic Cinema in nearby Ratby and here captures perfectly local life just before the outbreak of war. From the fancy dress competitions (look for the topical Neville Chamberlain, back from Munich, in 1939s event) to the fleets of carnival floats. But most of all marvel at the crowds of ordinary working people who flock around the camera and in doing help to capture a precious moment of real life.
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