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Petersfield Local Film 1912-1922

From a royal visit to the hustle and bustle of the annual fair, this is a remarkable record of the moments that brought a busy market town together.

Non-Fiction 1922 14 mins Silent

Overview

The portrait survey of the shopfronts of Petersfield that make up the last part of this film is priceless. It is perhaps ironic that in a film that features a royal visit, it is these down-to-earth, everyday scenes that are so special. You can also delve into the hustle and bustle of the Hampshire town's annual Taro fair, with scenes at the horse show a reminder of how vital these animals were to the community. Petersfield is a lucky town to have such a remarkable record of its past.