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Moving House, Christmas Decorations and a Rose Queen Procession
Leisure scenes with the Hardman family, at their new home and out and about.
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Overview
In this delightful film, we see the Hardman family moving house, and celebrating Christmas in their new home. Young Gail and her friends enjoy sunny days in the back garden, as well as a trip to the beach at St Anne's. The reel concludes with footage of a Rose Queen procession, with Morris dancers, cheerleaders and a unicyclist all entertaining the watching crowd.
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