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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King's Lynn: A Record of an Historic Town
A promotional film for King's Lynn featuring its historic buildings and sites.
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Overview
St Margaret's church, a picturesque view over the rooftops, followed by Greyfriars Tower, the gardens and war memorial, Red Mount Chapel, South Gate, Trinity Guild Hall and Docklands. Just a few of the iconic landmarks showing Kings Lynn's architectural landscape to promote the town's cultural and industrial heritage.
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