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Pin-sharp post-war views of the welshest parts of Wales, from slate and coal mines to the fine cities like Aberystwyth.
Travelogue 1946 8 mins Silent
Is Welsh magic: a) pulling a rarebit out of a hat, or b) a travelogue celebrating the diverse landscapes, cities and industries of the country? In this case it's the latter, an episode of the series Travelling Around, which looked at different areas of Britain; combining a keen eye for the interesting viewpoint with some pin-sharp photography. The scenes of slate miners scrambling precariously around a quarry and the portraits of young coal miners are particular highlights.
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King George V gives his blessing to Shrewsbury's agricultural show, meeting dairymaids and farming veterans.
Amateur film 1932 15 mins Silent Location: Llanymawddwy
Jack takes unemployment on the chin and, using his feet, ensures that it does not prevent him from joining his comrades on vacation in Wales.
Non-Fiction 1914 7 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
A sneak peek at the shires of Shrewsbury on display for the King’s visit to the county fair
Amateur film 1959 18 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
The end of an era as Shrewsbury's cattle market on Smithfield Road shuts its doors for the final time.
Amateur film 1937 18 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
Marching bands and acrobats celebrate the Coronation of King George VI at an event in Shrewsbury.
Non-Fiction 1914 1 mins Silent Location: Shrewsbury
Three cheers for the King! George V drops in on his prize Dexter bull at the Royal Agricultural Show.
Amateur film 1974 11 mins Location: Hayling Island
You'll be up to your knees in clay when you meet the Pyecrofts in this delightful film about a family brick making business on Hayling Island -
Amateur film 1976 4 mins Silent Location: Netley Marsh
The hot summer of '76 is made even hotter by a line-up of working steam traction engines in this nostalgic film from R H Collins
Amateur film 1952 15 mins Silent Location: Eastbourne
Journey back to the 50s where the boys of Eastbourne College enjoy a jolly good time square bashing, parading, playing rugby and athletics, rowing on the River Ouse and touring.
Amateur film 1966 7 mins Silent Location: Hove
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Amateur film 1969 4 mins Silent Location: Fulking
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Amateur film 1967 4 mins Silent Location: Southend Pier
Join this happy family on a jolly to Southend - visiting the mile long pier, the replica Golden Hind, a jellied eel stall and lured by posters promising medieval torture
