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Count Zborowski Film

Count Zborowski Film

In the summer of 1924 millionaire racing driver, Count Zborowski made a series of home movies with friends, attempting to replicate favourite scenes from silent Hollywood films.

25th April 202010th March 2023 Bridge, Canterbury, Sydney Bligh, Uncategorised1 Comment on Count Zborowski Film
SEEKING SYDNEY

SEEKING SYDNEY

The documentary Seeking Sydney, explores the work and life of Sydney Bligh. Bligh specialised in making newsreels of Canterbury during the 1930s, many of which were filmed in colour.

4th April 202010th March 2023 Canterbury, Canterbury Cine Society, Sydney Bligh, Uncategorised3 Comments on SEEKING SYDNEY
Simon Langton Boys Sports 1935

Simon Langton Boys Sports 1935

Simon Langton Boys School Sports in 1935. This was filmed by by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker,

19th October 201919th October 2019 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Simon Langton Boys Sports 1935
Canterbury Carnival 1935

Canterbury Carnival 1935

Canterbury Carnival in 1935. This was filmed by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker,

19th October 20199th November 2019 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury Carnival 1935
Flying Flea at Bekesbourne

Flying Flea at Bekesbourne

The Flying Flea at Bekesbourne aerodrome in 1935. This was filmed by by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each year between […]

28th September 201928th September 2019 Bekesbourne, Sydney Bligh3 Comments on Flying Flea at Bekesbourne
Higham Railway 4

Higham Railway 4

Part of the ‘lost’ Count Zborowski home movie shot in the summer of 1924 by Sydney Bligh. This is an out-take from the film which was made in the style […]

25th March 2019 Bridge, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Higham Railway 4
Higham Railway 3

Higham Railway 3

Part of the ‘lost’ Count Zborowski home movie shot in the summer of 1924 by Sydney Bligh. This is an out-take from the film which was made in the style […]

9th March 2019 Bridge, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Higham Railway 3
Canterbury Xmas Lights

Canterbury Xmas Lights

Rare footage of Canterbury at night filmed by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.

15th December 2018 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury Xmas Lights
Raising Hospital Funds

Raising Hospital Funds

Raising funds for the building of the new Kent and Canterbury Hospital filmed by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker.

8th December 201810th March 2023 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Raising Hospital Funds

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