Film Record: 1928 Greater Brighton Celebrations Duke and Duchess of York at the Royal Pavilion and Carnival Procession of Decorated Vehicles

Identifier:

• 1890 (Source: North West Film Archive )

Date produced: 1928

Filmmaker(s):

Harold Preston

Sidney Preston

Country of Production:

United Kingdom

Languages:

English

Duration:

00:16:46

Length:

400 ft

Format:

16mm

Colour:

B&W

Sound Notes:

Silent

Description:

"Members of the Preston family enjoying the carnival celebrations at Greater Brighton, in 1928. Various activities are seen taking place on the beach, seafront, streets and promenade. Includes shots of a jazz band performing outside; people driving miniature cars around a small race track and a woman playing on a one-armed bandit machine. Also includes footage of the Duke and Duchess of York's visit to the Royal Pavilion." (NWFA Online)

Resources:

NWFA Online Database

Locations:

• Brighton, East Sussex, UK. (Filming)

Subjects:

• Ethnology
•      Manners and Customs
•           Festivals

Genre:

• Documentary
• Family

Form:

• Short

Tags:

Repository:

North West Film Archive

Video Link:

• North West Film Archive

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