The North East Film Archive is one of a network of regional film archives established to collect, preserve and show film made in, or about the North East of England. Our collections are non-fiction, and date from the early 1900s to the present day, providing a rich record of life in the region over the 20th century. Many of our films are available to watch, free of charge, on our website.
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Queen at Wilton
Pure chemistry for the first visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to the gigantic industrial plant at ICI Wilton
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Overview
ICI at Wilton basks in a prestigious visit from the new Queen and Prince Philip, Union Jacks out in force. Sir Alexander Fleck escorts the royal couple past an exhibition of wonderful mid-century inventions in plastics and synthetic fibres manufactured at the new Wilton site, and into the Terylene plant (the cameras unable to follow). A double-take may be in order for the Queen as she drives past ICIs Piccadilly Circus on her way to more Teesside engagements.
This ICI Film Unit record of Queen Elizabeths visit presents an opportunity for some shameless product promotion, a royal endorsement for ICI enterprise that could be screened for international corporate clients and also instil pride in their workers.
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