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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Jack Frost. Frozen waters of Ogwen Falls
Jack Frost has been out and about, freezing the River Ogwen’s waterfalls with striking effects.
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Overview
Seeing the dramatic weather conditions Frank H Kenyon, who ran the Princess Theatre cinema in Colwyn Bay with his family, must have grabbed his camera in order to capture footage that would amaze those who saw it on the big screen. Frank had moved to Wales from Rochdale and was used as a stringer by a newsreel company to supply newsworthy local events on film.
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