The ‘Arts & Crafts’ service at Canterbury Cathedral in 1937. This was filmed by by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each […]
Broad Oak in 1938
The Golden Lion pub in Broad Oak in 1938. This was filmed by by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each year […]
Canterbury Carnival 1935
Canterbury Carnival in 1935. This was filmed by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939. He was […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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,
Canterbury Carnival 1935
Canterbury Carnival in 1935. This was filmed by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker,
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 […]