Views of Paddington
16mm film Black & White Silent 1960 2:38
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Summary: A compilation of scenes around the Paddington area of London.
Title number: 870
LSA ID: LSA/1161
Description: Views of fair in a park during the day and at night, there are shots of some of the rides: the waltzer and the swinging yachts, the game stalls with throwing darts for prizes, and a rifle range, as well as a candyfloss stall and people wandering around. A brief view of Regent's Canal around Little Venice and then some street scenes. There is an exterior shot of Maida Vale Synagogue, Sha'ar Hashamayim, on the corner of Lauderdale Road and Ashworth Road. Views of the exterior of Paddington Library, at 45 Porchester Road with views through a window to the bookshelves inside. A street view of the intersection between Porchester Road and Queensway. The film ends with shots of the British Legion, Queens Park Branch war memorial and Field of Remembrance.
Credits: Director: Phillips
Further information: Appears to be material associated with the BBC film 'Extracts from Flyover'.
Keywords: Roads; Synagogues; Urban planning
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; City of Westminister; Paddington
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