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Mannock Memorial

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 […]

6th May 201710th March 2023 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Mannock Memorial
Mobile Unit of the Specials

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.

29th April 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Mobile Unit of the Specials
Moat

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.

22nd April 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Moat
Canterbury Newsreel 1937

Canterbury Newsreel 1937

Highlights from Ave Mater Angliae 1937 produced by Sydney Bligh. This was a newsreel of the Canterbury area.

18th March 201724th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury Newsreel 1937
Whitstable Carnival 1967

Whitstable Carnival 1967

Produced by keen amateur filmmaker, Tony Wright who was a member of Canterbury Cine Club for many years.

18th March 2017 Tony Wright, Whitstable3 Comments on Whitstable Carnival 1967
Canterbury Newsreel 1936

Canterbury Newsreel 1936

Highlights from Ave Mater Angliae 1936 produced by Sydney Bligh.

11th March 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury Newsreel 1936
Canterbury Newsreel 1935

Canterbury Newsreel 1935

Highlights from Sydney Bligh’s ‘Ave Mater Angliae 1935,’ a newsreel of interesting events in and around Canterbury.

4th March 201710th March 2023 Canterbury, Sydney Bligh1 Comment on Canterbury Newsreel 1935
Cannon Cinema in Canterbury

Cannon Cinema in Canterbury

This was a gala event in 1988 at the Cannon Cinema in Canterbury to celebrate the opening of the second screen.

15th February 201725th October 2017 Alan Stingemore, CanterburyLeave a Comment on Cannon Cinema in Canterbury
Canterbury West Station

Canterbury West Station

Canterbury West Station in the 1980s. Alan Stingemore was a keen amateur filmmaker who had a particular interest in railways and cinemas.

15th February 20172nd January 2018 Alan Stingemore, CanterburyLeave a Comment on Canterbury West Station

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