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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To Hemsby Holiday Camp
Entertainment, keep fit and revelry at an early holiday camp on the Norfolk coast.
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Overview
The excitement of a 1937 holiday starts with the packing of Arthur J. Dawson's initialled suitcase and the train ride from Saltash to Hemsby in Norfolk. Station staff wait to help passengers transfer their luggage to the wooden chalets of Hemsby Holiday Camp. Organised entertainments include following behind a carload of musicians including accordionist, exercising in swimsuits on the beach, silly sports and getting messy with flour and water.
The Hemsby Holiday Camp was opened by Harry Maddieson in 1920 and is arguably the oldest holiday camp in the UK. The 9 acre camp continued to be run by the Maddieson family until 1971 when it was sold to Pontins and the distinctive wooden chalets were demolished. The original 9.5 film was found in Plymouth, and the Saltash scene shows the Royal Albert Bridge.
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