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  • A Living Christmas Card (1930-1931)

    Fox hunters in the New Forest gather around memorial stone to William Rufus. Full title reads: "'A living Christmas card' historical and beautiful! New Forest Hunt hold annual Xmastide Meet at the Rufus Stone - where William Rufus was killed in a hunting accident (?) - 831 years ago!" New Forest, Hampshire. Various shots of fox hunters out on their horses and riding with their hounds. The hunt gathers around a memorial stone. The hunt sets off once more in to the Forest. Cu inscription on memorial stone to King William II who apparently died there
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  • A Living Christmas Card (1930-1931)

    Fox hunters in the New Forest gather around memorial stone to William Rufus. Full title reads: "'A living Christmas card' historical and beautiful! New Forest Hunt hold annual Xmastide Meet at the Rufus Stone - where William Rufus was killed in a hunting accident (?) - 831 years ago!" New Forest, Hampshire. Various shots of fox hunters out on their horses and riding with their hounds. The hunt gathers around a memorial stone. The hunt sets off once more in to the Forest. Cu inscription on memorial stone to King William II who apparently died there
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  • Cyclists Novel Wedding (1930)

    Cyclist couple arrive to wedding on bicycles and depart on a tandem. Bournemouth, Dorset. Title reads 'Cyclists' Novel Wedding - Mr. B. S. Bennett & Miss Gwen Hawkins - fellow club members - cycle solo to their wedding- and depart - tandem.' Bride Miss Gwen Hawkins and groom Mr B. S. Bennett, leaving a church and going through crowd holding bicycle wheels over their heads. LS. Bride and groom surrounded by crowd in front of the building after wedding - they are the members of the same cycling club. Various shots of the mass crowd pushing police and squabbling around the church. Several shots of the bride and groom on a tandem bicycle riding towards camera with cyclers escort. They stop in front of a house and dismount. They are greeted by relatives. MS. Couple standing at door. Cataloguer's note - there are signs of decomposition on this item.
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  • Discovering England - Isle Of Delight (1930)

    "Main title reads: ""Mr H. de Vere Stacpoole continues his search for homeland beauty spots. (By arrangement with ""Daily Express"")"".
    Isle of Wight: Mr Stacpoole and a female companion (probably his wife) are seen in their car on a ferry boat. Scenic shots of the Isle of Wight with fancy black masks/frames. Ventnor Pier and views of beautiful gardens with a waterfall. Two women stand on a bridge before the waterfall and wave to the camera. C/U of Lilies. Shot of a sea front promenade. More scenic views of the island."
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  • Discovering England (1930)

    The author Mr H. de Vere Stacpoole visits various British beauty spots including Stonehenge. No title. A car drives down a country lane away from the camera. The car then approaches the camera. Mr Stacpoole - author of "The Blue Lagoon" is out and about visiting British beauty spots. Shot of a country scene. Thatched cottages in Wiltshire. Stonehenge and its refreshment rooms. Shaftesbury and Shaston in Dorset - idyllic country scenes. A horse and cart on a village street, car driving on country lanes, child walking up a very steep hill, "Pine Walk", general views of the countryside. Traditional views of the beautiful British countryside and its picturesque villages. Note: see also "Isle of Delights" EP023. This is Mr H. de Vere Stacpoole
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