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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Norfolk Broads Holiday
For racing driver, Alec Francis Rivers-Fletcher, the tranquility and serenity of a Broads holiday with family and friends was the perfect antidote to life in the fast lane
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"Rivers" as he was known in the world of motorsport, would look forward to his annual holiday with family and friends on the Norfolk Broads.They would hire a couple of large cruisers from Brooms of Brundall and spend the week exploring the wonderful waterway playground - a far cry from the speed and madness of the racing circuit. For his 2 boys it was time to treasure with their father - when they could play at being 'driver' and captain of their own ship.
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