National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Shows: Felinfoel, Llandeilo, Whitchurch
Felinfoel kicks off the August shows with 1½ inches of rain and is a wash-out! But Llandeilo and Whitchurch fare better.
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Overview
Reginald G Iles, a founder member of The South Wales and Monmouthshire Agricultural and Horse Shows Association and its official film-maker, creates a record of August shows – agricultural/horticultural and horse - using black and white and colour. Felinfoel kicks off the month and, owing to 1½ inches of rain, is a wash-out but are the organisers and attendees “downhearted”? No! The weather improves for the shows at Llandeilo and Whitchurch.