Farnham Walkabout or Farnham Layabouts

From the collection of

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.

Farnham Walkabout or Farnham Layabouts


We follow several characters through Farnham including; an 'American' tourist, protestors outside the council offices, a courting couple, 'Winston Churchill' reviewing a parade of the Boys Brigade, a 'dirty old man' with a false beard, a slovenly stockbroker's wife getting logs for the fire, wartime prefabs, a match on a ploughed-up bowling green, a Donkey Race with Honest Pete, the bookie, teenagers dancing at a youth club and trendy beatnik couples boozing in a pub.


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