Arcadian Follies at Selsey

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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.

Arcadian Follies at Selsey

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Selsey Bill
1 Aug 1936
Silent
5m

Long lazy summers feature in this evocative film from 1936 - with seaside antics, tennis and a look at some unusual homes peculiar to the area

We begin at Arcadia - a beach house from which several guests emerge before dashing into the sea. After a swim we see a mixed group play tennis while the grandads play bowls. A raft is pushed out to sea, provides endless fun as a diving platform. The flat landscape around Selsey is seen, along with a windmill, before we get several views of beach homes converted from redundant railway carriages. Peculiar to this part of the Sussex coast we also get a glimpse of Arcadia.

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