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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Norwich - The City in Which We Live
Gaeity and pageantry galore in this amateur footage capturing Princess Elizabeth's visit to Norwich during the Festival of Britain celebrations.
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Overview
1951's Festival of Britain gave Norwich an opportunity to show the country and the world its delights as a 'fine city'. What's more, during its Festival fortnight, H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, just two years before her Coronation, visits the Norfolk capital. Pageantry is not spared, with bunting decorating every inch of the Market Place; a true celebratory spectacle, with Norwich citizens wearing their finest befitting such an occasion.
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