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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,

13th October 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury Fete 1939
Mayor’s Garden Party

Mayor’s Garden Party

Filmed in 1939 by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker,

7th October 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Mayor’s Garden Party
Canterbury in the late 1920s

Canterbury in the late 1920s

An early film of Canterbury by Sydney Bligh who was a keen amateur filmmaker, producing a 90 minute newsreel each year between 1934 and 1939.

30th September 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Canterbury in the late 1920s
Montgomery’s Visit to Canterbury 1945

Montgomery’s Visit to Canterbury 1945

Filmed by Sydney Bligh’s business partner, Alick Apps, in October 1945 when Field Marshall Montgomery visited Canterbury.  

23rd September 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on Montgomery’s Visit to Canterbury 1945
St Augustine’s Missionary College

St Augustine’s Missionary College

This film of St Augustine’s Missionary College was filmed in 1939 by Sydney Bligh just before the outbreak of war. The College was evacuated during the war and was damaged […]

27th May 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney BlighLeave a Comment on St Augustine’s Missionary College
Chambers and Palmer

Chambers and Palmer

This building was situated next to what is now the Chemistry night club opposite Canterbury East Station. It was filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939.

20th May 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney Bligh1 Comment on Chambers and Palmer
St Bede’s School

St Bede’s School

This school was situated on the site of the Canterbury Health Centre on the Old Dover Road. It was filmed by Sydney Bligh in 1939.

13th May 201725th October 2017 Canterbury, Sydney Bligh2 Comments on St Bede’s School
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 201725th October 2017 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

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