Southwark Park on Film: a compilation from video and cine films made in Southwark Park circa 1967-2006
MPEG-4 Colour Sound; Silent 1967-2006 9:46

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Summary: A compilation of film clips from digitised archive films originally shot in Southwark Park between the late 1960s – 2006.
Title number: 22458
LSA ID: LSA/29604
Description: 00:00 Town Crier and bell welcomes crowds to opening of Jubilee Bandstand in Southwark Park. 00:21 Title captions over 8mm film family in park 1960s. Views of children and families playing park, carnival processions, funfair. 02:04 Earl and Countess of Wessex open Jubilee Bandstand, cine film people in Southwark Park lido. Tea dances [jazz music]. Vox pops - young boy Ben talking about his favourite float. 04:45 fun race on sports track. Woman talking about kids taking part for Sport Relief. I/V ?Billy Thornton talking about different races his taken part in for Sports Relief. Gary Magold in egg and spoon race and I/V talking about restoration of the playground and park and Fun Day. 06:11 I/V Patrick Kingwell talks about the work the organisation have done over the years to improve Southwark Park including re-introduction of lake and improvements to the Bandstand and Ada Salter Gardens and children's playground. Woman (blond hair, holding can) talks about the inclusiveness of the park. Pensioners in formation tea dance by Bandstand. Views of people across park. 09:06 Credits: Cine films courtesy of Dave Toogood and Joyce Beaumont; Bandstand Royal Visit 2002; Gala Opening 2002; Young Friends of the Park Festival 2006; Music by Southwark Concert Band recorded live on Southwark Park Bandstand in 2014; this compilation edited by Stewart Morgan 2024 for Southwark Park Association 1869.
Credits: Stewart Morgan (Editor)
Cast: Gary Magold, secretary of the Friends for Southwark Park; Patrick Kingwell; Earl and Countess of Wessex; Ben; ?Billy Thornton;
Further information: Films compiled by Stewart Morgan (2024).
Keywords: Parks; families; History; recreation
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