Visit to Beaulieu

This film shows a family visit to Montagu Motor Museum in Beaulieu (now the National Motor Museum), with close ups of a variety of heritage vehicles. Scenes include shots of the motor collection, Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House & Gardens, the Bournemouth Belle (Stowe) steam locomotive and several car based amusement rides. [This film is mute for online use, for copyright reasons].

Davin [Domestic Home]

This edited film shows scenes of the family home in Eastbourne under construction and includes the landscaping of the front and rear gardens. The film shows the progress of the work from start to finish, edited together with shaped splices or transitions, to indicate the passing of time.

Eastbourne Carnival

This film by Eastbourne Cine Club members shows scenes of the 1964 Eastbourne Carnival parade. Several floats include local businesses and trades people, as well as clubs and groups of marching bands with service men and women.

Model Radio Control Boats - Power Boats

This two part film shows a series of model radio controlled power boats being driven on a pond for a competition, watched by spectators and judges on both sides of the bank. The second film shows model radio controlled power boats being driven on Crumbles Pond in Princes Park, to demonstrate the boats moving at speed, operator control, and agility. [music has been removed from the online clip for copyright reasons]

[Family Scenes; First H8 Shots]

A film showing an extended family outing to a park (Alexandra Park, St Leonards?) an outing and a picnic in the countryside by car. The mixed family group sit together for a picnic on the grass next to their cars, including a baby and several young children. [music has been removed from the online clip for copyright reasons]

The Magic Shell

This short fiction film tells the story of a young boy that finds a magic shell on the beach whilst on an outing with his parents. The shell allows the boy to make things disappear including his parents. [This film has been made mute online, for copyright reasons]

[Whipsnade Zoo]

This film shows a family trip to Whipsnade Zoo, visiting the animal enclosures and habitats. Close-ups of the animals include the Indian elephants, Serval cat, marsupials, brown bear, zebra, Bengal tiger, polar bear, camel, llama, giraffe, several species of primate, and penguins.

Coach Tour: Visits to Windsor & Hampton Court

This intertitled film shows a family outing to Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, with scenes of the family touring the interior courtyards and gardens of both sites. At Windsor Castle several groups of uniformed guards parade in the grounds and outside the main gates.

Zoo Time; [Visit to London Zoo]

This film with animated titles, shows a family outing to London Zoo. The family visit several of the animal enclosures and habitats including the Polar and brown bears, the Penguin Pool designed by Berthold Lubetkin, Bengal tiger enclosure, and watch a baby goat (?) being born.

[Bowling Trip to Bexhill]

This family film shows a bowls game in progress at Bexhill Bowling Club, followed by scenes of a family group touring the gardens and grounds of a large stately home (unknown location).

Focus on Hoddesdon

Ray Young narrates his film about the town of Hoddesdon - showing shopping precincts, historic buildings, garden centres and outdoor markets.