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Some time ago I started a thread on here about the old silent film found in Blacburn and in the process of being restored. Unfortunatly, I can't find the thread, but anyway, the first of three programmes is to be shown for an hour on BBC2 tonight, 9pm. I've already seen some exerts - there is 13 hours of film altogeather - so I don't know what the BBC have put togeather; however, with luck you'll see some good moving piccys of Accy 100years ago. Look out for the tram bit, if its shown.

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There was some info on the north west news tonight...... they said that there was over 28 hours of film......some of it from 1901......it showed kids taking dinners to their parents who worked in the Mills..... but I think that was Oldham, there was some of Morecambe Bay and some of Manchester..... but one of the programs is on BBC 2 at 9pm tonight......it will certainly be worth a look.

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it has just started.. looks good :)

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Was really interesting, look forward to seeing the rest.

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Hats off to Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon, of Blackburn.

To quote from one of the links below :-

'It is the film equivalent of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb - a
century ago, two entrepreneurs toured Britain capturing working-class life
on camera.'

This stuff pre-dates silent movies. All scratches have been removed and people move at the right speed.

Next showing BBC2 Friday 21 Jan 9 p.m.

What is all the fuss about ? Click below for the in depth information.
With luck you may be able to obtain a copy on DVD in the future even if you do not live in the UK.

http://film.guardian.co.uk/features/...384840,00.html

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/la...k/300103b.html

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I watched it, absolutely fascinating. I just love out like that never seen so many people finishing work. Anyone see the tram with the destination name “Accrington” on it. I will defiantly be watching it next Friday.

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I taped it willow if you want it??

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i must say i was really taken with it, must deffinitly watch next weeks.

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Was and excellent program.....unmissable, will certainly be watching next week.

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A real change from the usual guff and kak!

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It was really interesting even kids were glued to the tv!!

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Yeh no problem's, and it has fridays eastenders + corrie on as well as a brucie bonus :)

I will put it in an envolope and post it when I'm passing if you want.. :)

I live in rhyddings st, ossy. so just round corner really..

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I quite enjoyed the bloke flicking vees at the cameraman.... some things never change

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Sorry i mssed it too, but will watch it next week.

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They showed a clip on the news over here, they said there was 26 hrs of film restored. Hope I can get it on DVD. My dad is trying to get me a copy of Garth Dawsons book. Also a book by Marg ???? cant think of her last name, she used to run the Loadstar in Ribchester, he says she has a regular colum in the Teleghraph and has nightclubs now at age 75 +.

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Margot Grimshaw a woman with a very "colourful" past, who has now set herself up as the moral voice of the community. A creature with little taste and less discretion. What she does not remember she makes up. I would give this one a wide berth if I were you.

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Try this one: The Road to Nab End, William Woodruff

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...066097-2170807

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Thanks A-B. Dad sent me the two, Nab End books, I could'nt put them down, great reading. Oh well, I will read Margot's book anyway, I dont really want to tell him not to bother.

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It will be interesting to see what you make of her. Will you let us know what you think when you have finished reading it?