KINGFISHER FILMS

Bradford in the Past (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF119D

Probably more than in any other period in history, our major towns and cities have undergone considerable change. Fortunately, in the case of Bradford, much of the city's architecture was recorded on film, together with important civic events, by skillful film-makers.

This compilation of archive footage from the 1890s to the 1970s, includes historic occasions such as the visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the city in the late 1930s following the Coronation; VE Day and VJ Day celebrations; the visit by Winston Churchill following the end of the war; events marking the 700th anniversary of the Market Charter; trams and trolleybuses in the city's streets; the visit in 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Duke of Edinburgh and much more.

Celebrate the 100th Year of The City of Bradford with these wonderful archive films, many in full colour.

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Dale Days (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF135D

Dale Days is a rare archive film of the Yorkshire Dales taken in colour during 1942. The 16mm film was taken by Charles Chislett from Rotherham. His footage shows the splendour of the Dales and the way of life in those early wartime years.

A visit to the creamery at Hawes is just one illustration of farming methods seen in his films. Enjoy this first colour film tribute to the wonderful Dales. A rare chance to view a unique record of Yorkshire Dales life at a time before the full mechanisation of farming and at a time when motor vehides were rarely seen on Dales roads.

This video has been produced from original 16mm film taken by the late Charles Chislett during the early 1940s. "Those who have never explored Wensleydale. Swaledale and Teesdale do not know England.... if you have seen Richmond Castle high against the sky, sunshine on the Tees beneath the Abbey Bridge of Egglestone, the mountains of Yorkshire from Ingleborough to Wild Board Fell - you do not forget."

In this film you will also meet the Hen of Hawes, the Dog of Dentdale and see the story of a Wensleydale cheese.

Presented by W.R. Mitchell M.B.E.

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Harrogate In The Past (50-mins) ()

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Archive footage of one of England's Spa towns from the 1920s to the 1970s.

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Lake District in the Past (55-mins) ()

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A look at the area through colour film from the 1940s & 1950s, plus some early 1930s footage of village life.

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Skipton & Craven In The Past (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF140D

More than at any time in our past, our towns and cities are undergoing great change. Fortunately, in the case of Skipton and the surrounding Craven area, the charm still remains although life is more hectic even in this district. Fortunately filmakers over the years have captured scenes from long ago, mostly on 16mm film, much of it in colour.

For the first time, archive films of the area have been brought together to show Skipton and Craven as it used to be. We see films taken in the 1920s right through to the 1960s. Events covered include some superb street scenes at Skipton during the 1920s; poingnant views of Craven during the Second World War; the Coronation celebrations of 1953 at Long Preston and Settle; a Fete at Austwick in the 1950s; Settle market place packed full of coaches in the early 1960s plus much, much more.

Narrated by W. R. Mitchell

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Swansea In The Past (50-mins) (DVD-R)

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Records scenes in Swansea from the 1920s to the 1970s includiing important civic events. During the last 100 years our major towns & cities have undergone considerable change. Fortunately for Swansea, much of the city's architecture and fascinating surroundings were recorded on film along with civic events. This comipilation of archive footage from the 1920s to the 1970s includes the visits by HRH Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 1959, The Prince of Wales for the granting of City status in 1969 and Her Majesty The Queen in 1965. Transport subjects include the official opening of Swansea Airport in 1957 by Group Captain Douglas Bader (the famous WW2 Spitfire pilot), the last day of the Mumbles Tramway, the last days of the railway to Pontardulais in 1964 an dthe building of the East Side Road in the early 1950s. See the women cocklers of Penclawdd and hear Richard Burton (the actor) recounting Dylan Thomas.

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Villages of Rutland (60-mins) ()

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A look at the villages of Kyddington, Exton, Burley on the Hill, Barrowden, South Luffenham, Seaton, Stoke Dry, Belmsthorpe, Tickencote and Whissendine.

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Villages of the Lake District (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF125D

The many lakes and waters, coupled with the great mountainous ranges of the Lake District, form for many people the very backbone of the area. This documentary seeks out the facination history lying in the many villages tucked away within the district. Presented by W.R.Mitchell MBE, a lifelong writer and enthusiast for the area, we explore these wonderful villages, each with its own story to tell.

Join us in our journey around the Lakes, visiting such villages as Rydal, Grasmere, Wasdale, Grange-in-Borrowdale, Troutbeck, Hartsop, Askham, Dacre, Hawkeshead and Sawrey along with many others.

Our travels also take us to the lost village of Mardale, now beneath the great Haweswater Reservoir and the new burial place for the Mardale dead at nearby Shap.

Take in the splendour of village life and the breathtaking scenery in this superb production.

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Villages Of the Yorkshire Dales (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF137D

Filmed through the seasons, this DVD is full of glorious views of the spectacular countryside of the Dales and travels through Ribbledale, Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, stopping off at villages on the way. Bill Mitchell. author of countless books about the Dales and an editor of The Dalesman magazine for many years presents some fascinating history on each of the ten villages visited.

We also drop in on Edith Carr at Langcliffe in Ribblesdale to see her colourful garden and hear of her experiences when she lived on a farm on Malham Moor.

So, visit Austwick. Ingleton, Giggleswick, Malham, Thwaite, Gayle, Kettlewell, Linton, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Bainbridge and Arncliffe in this beautifully filmed production.

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