Focus on Northampton

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Summary

Television documentary about the town of Northampton introduced by Brian Connell.

Year:

1965

Duration:

0:26:00

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Genre:

Documentary

Company:

Anglia Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

The film opens with early morning shots of Northampton showing empty streets and a deserted shoe factory. We then see the workers arriving and the factory comes to life and various shots of the busy centre of the town.

The film shows ordinary life in Northampton and is linked by pieces to camera from reporter Brian Connell. We see: the livestock market; behind the scenes activities at the Repertory Theatre; students working at the Technical College; art lessons at Cliftonville Secondary School; derelict houses; and new factories and housing estates.


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