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Sailing at Burnham Overy
The Plume family in their little sailing boat, the Daisy Belle, at Burnham Overy with Mavis Plume showing off some of her swimwear collection.
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Overview
The adventures of the Plume family from Wisbech, holidaying at Burnham Overy. With Dad, Derrick, behind the camera, filming mum Mavis and their two sons Paul and David. Following a mock launching ceremony, Mavis and children navigate the shallow waterways of Burnham Overy in their little sailing boat, the Daisy Belle.
Notice the (swimming) costume changes throughout the film – you could say that Mrs Plume had a fondness for swimwear! Over the years she collected more than 500 items. Her swimsuit collection was donated, and can now be viewed at Southend Museums.
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