Risley Avenue School Sports 1964 (Sports 2 1964 / SJ 1)
Standard 8mm film Colour Silent 1964 8:52
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Summary: Amateur film of sports activity at Risley Avenue Primary School in 1964.
Title number: 310
LSA ID: LSA/403
Description: Teachers lead a group of schoolchildren out of the school grounds down the street, across the road and into a park (possibly Tower Park). In the park a sports day takes place, with events including 50 yards races, an obstacle race, a skipping race , a three-legged race, hurdles, an egg and spoon race, wheelbarrow walking, and a relay race. After the competition, an award giving ceremony is held in the school playground.
Credits: Director: Mr Powley
Further information: The filmmaker Mr Powley was head teacher at Risley Avenue Primary School in Tottenham.
Keywords: Schools; Sports
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; Haringey; Tottenham
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