An early film of Canterbury by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, producing a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.
Montgomery’s Visit to Canterbury 1945
Filmed by Sydney Bligh’s business partner, Alick Apps, in October 1945 when Field Marshall Montgomery visited Canterbury.
St Augustine’s Missionary College
This film of St Augustine’s Missionary College was filmed in 1939 by Sydney Bligh just before the outbreak of war. The College was evacuated during the war and was damaged […]
Chambers and Palmer
This building was situated next to what is now the Chemistry night club opposite Canterbury East Station. It was filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939.
St Bede’s School
This school was situated on the site of the Canterbury Health Centre on the Old Dover Road. It was filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939.
Mannock Memorial
The Mannock Memorial was created to remember a first world war pilot who was awarded the Victoria Cross. This event was filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939 who was a […]
Mobile Unit of the Specials
Filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939 outside Westgate Hall in Canterbury. He was a keen amateur filmmaker, producing a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.
Moat
Filmed by Sydney Bligh in approximately 1934. He was a keen amateur filmmaker, producing a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.
Canterbury Newsreel 1937
Highlights from Ave Mater Angliae 1937 produced by Sydney Bligh. This was a newsreel of the Canterbury area.