Southwark Park Gala Open Day 16 June 2002
MPEG-4 Colour Sound 2002 8:35

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Summary: A compilation of scenes from Southwark Park's Gala Open Day in June 2002 newly digitised in 2024.
Title number: 22530
LSA ID: LSA/29606
Description: 00:00 accelerated footage of floats and gala procession led by horse and carriage along Southwark Park Road (classical music in b/g) with crowds along street cheering. Procession moves into Southwark Park. Scenes of people taking part in activities, looking at images in gallery, dancing and doing stone masonary and outdoor theatre. 03:16 Funfair scenes, organised parachute flying and landing by London Fire Brigade.
04:03 Town Crier rings bell alongside, Mayor of Southwark Denise Capstick (deceased) and welcomes people to Southwark Park. Group of singers sing 'A Little Less Conversation'.
05:26 accerlated footage of game of bowls and a live performance by singer Joan Regan by the Bandstand who sings 'My Way' accompanied by the Southwark
08:15 Caption: 'Southwark Park 1869 - 2002, Gala Open Day 16 June 2002'. Following by rolling credits: 'featuring Carnival Parade; Fun Dog Show; Southwark Bowls Club; London Fire Brigade Skydiving Team; Art Gym; London Bubble Theatre; E2; The Metrotones; The Magnets; Joan Regan.
Credits: Stephen Hall (Filmmaker); Southwark Park Association 1869 (Editor)
Cast: Carnival Parade; Fun Dog Show; Southwark Bowls Club; London Fire Brigade Skydiving Team; Art Gym; London Bubble Theatre; E2; The Metrotones; The Magnets; Joan Regan.
Further information: Digitised in 2024 by the Southwark Park Association 1869.
Original film copyright Stephen Hall 2002.
Digitised versions of archive films copyright SPA1869 (c) 2024
Keywords: Parks; Carnival; Heritage; recreation
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