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A Family Christmas in East Grinstead and Woodingdean

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
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.

A Family Christmas in East Grinstead and Woodingdean

There isn't a battery in sight in this Christmas film from 1967 but we do see the pudding being made and sense the thrill of presents being opened.

There's an air of excitement in this amateur film from 1967 showing a family's preparations for Christmas - as well as the big day itself. The cake is stirred, the pudding is boiled and the children are seen busily opening present after present. We even see Grandma and Grandad in bed opening their gifts. Meanwhile, Mum gets a dressing gown and Dad gets cufflinks while the children stage a puppet presentation.

There's an air of excitement in this amateur film from 1967 showing a family's preparations for Christmas - as well as the big day itself. The cake is stirred, the pudding is boiled and the children are seen busily opening present after present. We even see Grandma and Grandad in bed opening their gifts. Meanwhile, Mum gets a dressing gown and Dad gets cufflinks while the children stage a puppet presentation.

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