Christmas at East Grinstead in 1972

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Christmas at East Grinstead in 1972

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
East Grinstead
1972-12-25
Silent
11m

Christmas features twice, in this 1970s compilation. After each Christmas dinner the family opens its presents. Dad gets underpants in 1972 and six years later - a compost bin.

This charming Christmas compilation from 1972 and 1978 shows a family enjoying such culinary exotics as grapefruit and table wine at dinner, presents and a trip to the beach. The girls get fashionable clothes while Mum gets a kitchen utensil and a ?20 note while Dad gets a pair of underpants, which he proudly shows off. Six years later, the girls are in their late-teens. Granny comes to visit and receives a clock while Dad gets a shirt and tie and a self-assembly compost bin.

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