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Empire Day at Manston 1937

Empire Day at Manston 1937

Taken by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who produced a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.

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Sandwich in the late 1920s

Sandwich in the late 1920s

Taken by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, who went onto produce a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.

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Dancing at Chilham

Dancing at Chilham

Taken by Sydney Bligh possibly in the late 1930s at Chilham Castle.

14th October 201710th March 2023 Chilham, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Dancing at Chilham
Fordwich in the late 1920s

Fordwich in the late 1920s

This short clip shows the Old Fordwich Arms which was to burn down on 16 December 1930.

14th October 201724th October 2017 Fordwich, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Fordwich in the late 1920s
Canterbury Fete 1939

Canterbury Fete 1939

Filmed at Brett’s Sports Ground in Wincheap in 1939 by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker,

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Alford Aid Children at Birchington

Alford Aid Children at Birchington

This is film of Canterbury Rotary Club taking Alford Aid children for a day trip to Birchington.

11th October 201711th October 2017 Birchington, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Alford Aid Children at Birchington
Air Rally at Lympne

Air Rally at Lympne

This film features Noel Coward at the Lympne Air Rally in 1936,

11th October 201724th October 2017 Lympne, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Air Rally at Lympne
English Scandinavian Summer School

English Scandinavian Summer School

The English Scandinavian Summer School took place at Milner Court in Sturry.

11th October 201724th October 2017 Sturry, Sydney Bligh1 Comment on English Scandinavian Summer School
Patrixbourne

Patrixbourne

Taken in 1939 by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, producing a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.

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