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Cycle Corps
| Date | [1899 -1909?] | ID | 8435 |
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A cycle corps are filmed during shooting practice by Charles Goodwin Norton.
As Seen Through a Telescope
| Date | 1900 | ID | 8371 |
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A man using a telescope to spy on an affectionate couple is sent flying in this 1900 film by George Albert Smith.
Lady Cyclists
| Date | [ca. 1902] | ID | 8390 |
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Women ride bicycles around markers in this film by James Williamson from around 1902.
Flying the Foam and Fancy Diving
| Date | 1906 | ID | 8396 |
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A sequence of stunts is performed by Professor Reddish in 1906 at the West Pier for a crowd of onlookers in this footage by James Williamson.
[Scenes and Incidents at Orpington; Athletic Sports]
| Date | 17 July 1913 | ID | 8426 |
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Scenes from a sports day in Orpington in July 1913. Races include the steeplechase, sprints and an egg and spoon race, among the more unusual competitions.
Southampton Ferry
| Date | [ca. 1920s?] | ID | 8148 |
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A series of shots showing an open deck ferry at Southampton, approaching to dock to allow vehicles to disembark. On the ferry are several men on bicycles and foot passengers. The film then shows a De Havilland DH60X Moth aircraft [G-EBVC?] on the water with a naval vessel behind, followed by a view of the dockside. The film is somewhat murky.
Reigate Carnival
| Date | 1928, 1935 | ID | 1528 |
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Scenes filmed at Reigate Carnival in 1928 and 1935 by members of the North Downs Cinematograph Society. Elaborate floats and fancy dress costumes feature throughout.
The Local Traders' Gazette
| Date | [ca. early 1930s] | ID | 11284 |
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A compilation of advertisements for local businesses in Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Goudhurst, Sissinghurst, Robertsbridge and Ticehurst in Kent. Made for showing at the cinema, the adverts offer brief interior and exterior shots of shops and business premises; occasionally with the shop keepers or owners out front.
![A still from [Sussex and Hampshire Scenes] (1930s) showing a woman shopping](/wp-content/uploads/films/3379/image_a_thumb.jpg "[Sussex and Hampshire Scenes] (1930s)")
Sussex and Hampshire Scenes
| Date | [ca. 1930s]; [ca. 1960s] | ID | 3379 |
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A collection of scenes of Midhurst, Petersfield, Steyning, Horsham, Portsmouth and Worthing, made during the 1930s and early 1960s. The scenes focus on a woman (sometimes accompanied) visiting these towns, with the features of urban life - transport, shopping and leisure activities - providing a backdrop. Shop and business signage is strongly featured.
[Family Scenes; Toddler]
| Date | [ca. 1930 - 1933] | ID | 3449 |
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A Short family film mainly featuring toddler, David Sadler, learning to walk in the garden and later playing on a tricycle.
People and Places
| Date | [ca. 1930s] | ID | 355 |
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An amateur film showing scenes of family and friends at leisure in locations around the South of England with intertitles throughout.
![[Leisure Scenes at Camp; Skill at Arms; Car Games] (1930s)](/wp-content/uploads/films/8972/image_a_thumb.jpg "[Leisure Scenes at Camp; Skill at Arms; Car Games] (1930s)")
[Leisure Scenes at Camp; Skill at Arms; Car Games]
| Date | [ca. 1930s] | ID | 8972 |
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This black and white film shows officers from the Queen's Royal (West) Surrey Regiment dressed in uniform and civilian clothing, playing games and generally messing about on camp. (Continues on TID 8973).
[Children]
| Date | [1933-1934?] | ID | 728 |
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A selection of scenes of Susan, Mr. and Mrs. Rudd's first born child, as a young girl playing in the garden with her parents, the staff and family pets. Autumn scenes of Susan and Christopher, her younger brother, close the film.
Horsham Magazine
| Date | 1934 - 1959 | ID | 4692 |
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This film compilation spans the three decades and shows changes taking place in the town before, during and after the Second World War. The film features the construction of a new lido in 1934, wartime scenes in the town, winter sledging and skiing in 1948, the Coronation parade in 1953, a circus with Elephants walking the streets and scenes of building work, demolition and traffic in the town.
![A still from [Toddler and Family; Garden Scenes; Beach Holiday] (1934-1935)](/wp-content/uploads/films/5418/image_a_thumb.jpg "[Toddler and Family; Garden Scenes; Beach Holiday] (1934-1935)")
[Toddler and Family; Garden Scenes; Beach Holiday]
| Date | [1934; 1935?] | ID | 5418 |
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This family film features Stella and her family at home and on an outing to a seaside. The family also visit their holiday home and a small playground and zoo.
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