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 […]
About us
Since 2011, Senior Lecturer, Tim Jones, from the School of Creative Arts and Industries has been carrying out research into amateur filmmaking in the Kent area. The Canterbury Amateur Film […]
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.
Enthronment of the Archbishop
Enthronement of Cosmo Gordon Lang as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1928.
Recruitment March
Film of a recruitment march in Canterbury. This was shot on 9.5mm by George Page,
British Legion Parade
Film of the British Legion Parade in Canterbury featuring Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe.
Denne’s Mill Fire
Destruction by fire of Denne’s Mill (often called Abbot’s Mill) in 1933.
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,