Monday, 8 October 2012

Chorlton on Film

The Chorlton History Groups just keeps on going from strength to strength.

Recently Bernard presentedChorlton on Film” –using the NW Film Archive and other sources, a look at Chorlton and Manchester as seen from old films & newsreels.

Here were family films from the 1960s, documentaries covering the period before and just after the war, the Beegees revisiting Chorlton and reflecting on their first live performance at the Chorlton Gaumont in 1955, as well as scenes from Stretford pageant 1930 & 1931, and the Horse and Jockey in 1949 which featured in a short film Bella's Birthday.

Future talks will include Chorlton in the Middle Ages and the History of Punch and Judy.

The Chorlton History Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1.30-3pm Chorlton Good Neighbours, Wilbraham St Ninians Church, Egerton Road South.

Picture; from the Lloyd collection

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