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COVENTRY'S BISHOP ENTHRONED

Coventry's Bishop Enthroned (1943)

New Bishop of Coventry enthroned in ruins of Coventry Cathedral.

COVENTRY GYMKHANA

Coventry Gymkhana (1946)

Footage of motorcycle stunts being performed at Gymkhana in Coventry.

WE GO TO COVENTRY! - AND THE REASON WHY

We Go To Coventry! - And The Reason Why (1927)

Fabulous film of large ladies swimming club - all...

CARNIVAL DAY

Carnival Day (1925)

People wear fancy dress during procession in aid of Coventry Hospital.

MODEL CATHEDRALS

Model Cathedrals (1965)

Impressive model cathedrals made from concrete in a council house garden.

COVENTRY EN FETE

Coventry En Fete (1932)

Strange costumes and floats form part of the attraction at Annual Hospital...

FOR MARRIED LADIES ONLY

For Married Ladies Only (1931)

Members of the Married Ladies' Swimming Club have fun in an outdoor...

 

 

A GRAND OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMAN

A Grand Old English Gentleman (1930)

Footage of the Earl of Coventry at a hunt, shown in tribute after...

CYCLO-CROSS

Cyclo-Cross (1969)

Barry Moss wins Amateur National Cyclo-Cross Championship race at Allesley Park.

 KING'S CUP AIR RACE

King's Cup Air Race (1957)

The King's Cup Air Race won by jet aircraft for first time.

MOTORING SCHOOL

Motoring School (1956)

An unusual driving school - method claims to boost confidence and the instructors...

PRINCESS ELIZABETH AT COVENTRY aka PRINCESS ELIZABETH  COVENTRY CATHEDRAL

Princess Elizabeth At Coventry AKA Princess Elizabeth Coventry Cathedral (1948)

A speech by...

ROSS SALMON

Ross Salmon (1954)

British cowboy Ross Salmon rides through Piccadilly and sets up camp in...

SIR BASIL SPENCE

Sir Basil Spence (1970-1979)

Views of buildings designed by famous architect Sir Basil Spence.

SIR BASIL SPENCE

Sir Basil Spence (1970-1979)

Views of buildings designed by famous architect Sir Basil Spence.

PRINCESS ELIZABETH AT COVENTRY aka PRINCESS ELIZABETH COVENTRY CATHEDRAL

Princess Elizabeth At Coventry AKA Princess Elizabeth Coventry Cathedral (1948)

Various shots...

THE NEW

The New "Bluebird" (1960)

Donald Campbell, the Duke of Richmond and others discussing the engine of the...

HOMETOWN - REG DIXON

Hometown - Reg Dixon (1950-1959)

An interview with the comedian Reg Dixon who sings his new song "Send me to...

REG DIXON'S FARM

Reg Dixon's Farm (1957)

Famous comedian Rex Dixon lives (and works) on farm.

QUEEN ATTENDS FRENCH FILM PERFORMANCE

Queen Attends French Film Performance (1953)

The Queen and Prince Philip meet French film stars at...

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AT BUTLIN'S FESTIVAL OF REUNION

Duke Of Edinburgh At Butlin's Festival Of Reunion (1953)

Money raised by visitors to Butlin's...