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Fred James Collection: Here And There (Reel 2), Torquay, Brixham and Essex
Some tree pruning and a seaworthy replica of the Mayflower feature in this eclectic home movie filmed by Woodford Wells resident Fred James.
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Overview
The second reel of Here And There (also in the Fred James Collection), this film by Essex resident and dedicated home movie-maker Fred James starts with shots of tree pruning outside his home in Woodford Wells. Next we visit Torquay – including extended coverage of a rugby match – and Brixham, where we see excellent footage of a seaworthy model of the Mayflower under construction. Also contains film of High Laver church, near Harlow and a nice sign post to Bishop’s Stortford.
Redbridge Museum, Local Studies and Archives
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