Play is Education

From the collection of

North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
Established in 1977, the North West Film Archive preserves moving images made in or about the North West of England for the education and enjoyment of the region’s people. Part of Manchester Metropolitan University Library’s Cultural Collections, and based within Manchester Central Library’s Archives+ partnership, we are a specialist resource dedicated to saving and growing our region’s rich filmed history.

Play is Education


A celebration of children's play here, from Burnley filmmaker Mary Corner, as the pupils of Howard St nursery school go on a journey of discovery. Discovery through fun, that is, as the youngsters make the most of being active outdoors. And if it rains, they can don a mac and wellies, or head indoors to play with plasticine and paint, or maybe get up close with a starfish at the nature table.


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