JOHN LANGLEY, EAST RIDING FILMS

Originally deposited as a DVD-ROM. Contains video about an exhibition held at Thixendale. Timing. Action on film: (00:22) John Langley tells us that he was evacuated from Hull to Thixendale in September 1939. (00:40) Footage of Thixendale as it was in July 2008. (03:00) The High Wolds Heritage Exhibition. Some of the exhibition is displayed on notice boards outside Thixendale Village Hall. (04:33) There are also displays on boards inside the village hall. We see close-ups of some of the old photographs which are part of the display. These include subjects such as the village schools, a large elm tree which had to be cut down and the Thixendale Church Choir Brass Band. There are also tables of artefacts. (10:17) Leavening County Primary School pupils visited the exhibition on 14 Jul 2008. (10:31) Pauline Foster from Thixendale tells the children about the exhibition. She introduces Mrs and Mr Sharp, Mrs Eileen Eaton and Mrs Langley, who are going to act as guides. (14:39) We see these people discussing various parts of the exhibition with the children. They share their stories about life in the area during the Second World War, using artefacts from the exhibition. (34:44) Pupils from Wetwang CE School visited the exhibiton on 15 Jul 2008. (34:59) Pauline Foster introduces the exhibition again. (38:18) The adults once again discuss the exhibits with the children. (45:38) John Langley and several other adults sit in front of the children and give an informal talk about the Second World War. (1:01:24) Pauline Foster gives some examples of the East Riding dialect. Public access copy available in Audio-Visual room.

Originally deposited as a DVD-ROM. Contains video about Emmanuel Church, Bridlington. Timing Action on Film (00:12) View of the original Emmanuel Church and Maxwell Fargus, the narrator, gives a brief history of the church which dated from 1902. (00:59) TV news programmes about the fire on 29 Aug 1995, which destroyed the original church. (Some of this footage is of poor quality.) (01:39) The Reverend Malcolm Exley commented on the fire at his church. (02:34) Fire crews had to make safe the burnt-out ruins of the church. (03:12) Some comments from shocked parishioners. (05:29) The site of the old church was empty, waiting for the new building to start. (06:15) The building of the new church had begun. The builders were Roberts of Leeds. (07:03) We see some landmarks in the construction of the new church. (11:48) 29 Mar 1998, the ceremony of laying the foundation stone. Malcolm and Mrs Exley laid the stone. There were speeches from Canon John [Meke], Malcolm Exley and one of the churchwardens. One of those who made a bible reading was Roy Hague, the site foreman for Roberts. (38:48) A close-up view of the foundation stone. (39:09) Various shots of the building site, including one of the signs stating that the architects were Law and Dunbar-Nasmith. (41:56) Malcolm Exley showed groups of visitors around the half-built church. (45:04) Exterior views of the newly-built church. The first service was on Saturday 28 Nov 1998. The service of dedication was conducted by the Archbishop of York. (46:23) The interior of the church. (There is some sound distortion on this part of the recording.) (47:19) The wedding service of Sylvia Smith and Derek Clarkson. The new vicar was Linda Munt. (50:07) Malcolm Exley visited them for the celebration of the second anniversary of the church. (51:33) An address from Michael [Kavanagh], the chaplain to the Archbishop of York. (51:57) A sketch was performed by the young people of the parish. (1:00:00) View of some of the community activities; a class teaching computer skills, the mother and toddler group, Weight Watchers and the weekly coffee club. (1:03:32) Maxwell Fargus speaks to Linda Munt about her work and the new church building. (1:16:12) Some more exterior views of the new church.

Originally deposited as a DVD-ROM. Contains video of the village of Kilham and some of its inhabitants. Timing. Action on film: (00:07) Kilham Flower Festival at All Saints Church, 17 Aug 1996. (00:16) The 'Foot Family' visit the festival. (02:38) We look at some of the themed flower arrangements in the church. (10:59) Kilham in the snow, Jan 1996. (12:40) Kilham in the summer of 1996, including South Side, Berrimans Lane, Darley Close, West Garth, Pasture Close and West End. Mill Side with view of the Old Mill which has now been converted to living accommodation. (16:28) Interviews with Katrina Hennessy, a pupil, and Heather Speck, a teacher's aide, at Kilham Church of England School. (23:22) More views around Kilham, including East End and East Street and the caravan site managed by Rick and Jean Warrington. Also North Back Lane, Ropery Close, Middle Street, South Close, Driffield Road, North Side Farm, and some local businesses such as Boyes Garage. Also a view of the village hall and Bakehouse Lane. (31:59) Stephen Cope, the vicar, who is playing a 12 hour organ marathon to raise money for the church restoration fund. (36:03) More views around Kilham, including Chantry Meadows. (36:41) Returns to Stephen Cope, 9 hours into his marathon. (40:50) Professor Bernard Jennings, the recently retired Pro Chancellor of Hull University and local historian. He discusses the history of Kilham and nearby areas. (48:43) More views of Kilham, including a house built in 1716 which was used as a lunatic asylum at one time. Also views of other houses, including the village store. (51:50) The Bay Horse pub and other areas including South Grove. (53:22) Alice Parker, who will celebrate her 100th birthday in the spring of 1997. She talks about her life in Kilham. (1:03:08) More views of Kilham, including The Elms, and Kilham in the snow. (1:04:46) Kilham's fish and chip shop used to be a grocery store run by Mrs Swales. Views of other houses and also Middle Street and Church Street. (1:05:28) Another former grocery store. (1:05:50) Harrisons and Sons, the local butchers. Also views of East Street, Spring Terrace and the village pond, which has dried up. (1:08:56) A property once owned by the Kilham Rope Company. It was an antiques business when this film was made. (1:10:33) The Post Office used to be a grocery store. (1:10:49) An old house called 'Five Pennies'. (1:11:10) Eastgate House, once the village doctor's home. (1:12:22) Black Bull House, East Street and Professor Jennings' House. (1:13:27) Yorkshire County Cricket captain David Byas talks about his life and career. (1:23:06) More views of Kilham including a house called 'The Saddlers' which dates from the 18th century. (1:24:04) Church Street with All Saints, the parish church which dates back to the 12th century. (1:24:24) Ye Olde Star public house. Earlier inns on this site date from 1420. (1:25:45) Stephen Cope and his family look up at the parish church. (1:26:10) A list of detailed credits.