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"Oh to Be in England"

Bluebells, wisteria and snowdrops feature in this lovely colour film showing the effect of nature on the London suburb of Harrow after the war.

Amateur film 1947 13 mins Silent

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Overview

One for those with green fingers, this film attempts to demonstrate that an English spring can be every bit as beautiful in the town as it is in the country. It starts with scenes of a snowy Harrow and sledging outside post-war prefabs, before we get extended luxurious shots of flowers, fields and gardens in the spring. It’s wonderfully English – never more so than the wisteria clinging to the front of a mock Tudor semi – and also shows some of the local landmarks and churches.

Genres
Amateur film
Released
1947
Country
United Kingdom
Location
HarrowHarrowWatford
Language
English

Subjects

Suburbs Seasons Factories