1968, Redbridge, Woolwich, Southend and Colchester (1968)
Standard 8mm film Black & White Mute 1968 18:00
Summary: Toys, fish and beaches.
Windy beaches, wendy houses and Woolwich ferry all feature in this home movie covering a family in the East London suburbs in 1968.
Title number: 19730
LSA ID: LSA/26171
Description: A home movie of the Kench family of Ilford in 1968. There are scenes of the family in the garden at Henley Road, Ilford. Amanda is seen enjoying riding her new tricycle. The children fish in the pond in Knighton Wood, Epping Forest and even catch a fish! There is a view of the Woolwich Ferry crossing the Thames. The Kench’s are seen opening their presents at Christmas and having fun playing a game of Slap Stick. Trips to Peter Pan’s Land at Southend, Colchester Zoo and the playground at Barking Park are all recorded. Two young bridesmaids are also seen enjoying a wedding.
Further information: Background Notes from Ernie Kench-Filmaker-I am Ernie and my wife is Ann. We lived in Ilford until 1968. We attended the Vine Memorial Congregational Church in Ilford High Road. In 1960 this church was demolished and a smaller church built around the corner in Richmond Road. The name was simplified to Vine Congregational (now United Reformed). All our social activities were centred around the church. We were married in 1960 after the Old Church was demolished but before the new one was complete, so we were married in the church hall. The reception was at the Manor Hall Chigwell. Guests were taken there by a double decker bus. 'Coot & Hen' is a riverside chalet at Potter Heigham owned by my uncle, The Lewin family lived in a bungalow in Seven Kings with a very large garden.
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