National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Holywell streets and Bala Sailing Club
Wicker baskets are the main carriers of choice for most of Saturday's shoppers in Holywell, and dinghies are used for racing on Bala Lake.
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Overview
As the town clock indicates, it's 3 o'clock and everyone – young and old - is out on the streets of Holywell, doing their Saturday shopping. Many of the women carry wicker baskets – the age of the plastic bag has not yet dawned! Woolworth's is busy and cauliflowers are available at the greengrocer's for Sunday's lunch. Footage follows of Bala Sailing Club, showing racing on Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) and the smart, modern clubhouse.
This footage was shot by Joseph Cone, of Pentre, Queensferry, Flintshire, a member of Deeside Cine Club (HQ: Rivertown Schoolroom, Shotton) and a provider of film shows locally. He was proprietor of a General Merchant's business, selling hardware, oil and electrical goods and photographic film which he developed and printed.