Sussex vs The West Indies at Hove

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Sussex vs The West Indies at Hove

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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.

Sussex vs The West Indies at Hove

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Hove
1963-01-01
Silent
13m

Cricket legends abound in Hove as Sussex play the West Indies during their 1963 tour of the UK

Sussex takes on the West Indies and other teams, in this fascinating film from 1963. We begin with cricket action at the county ground in Hove. Slow-motion filming captures bowling and fielding. The touring West Indies Cricket team arrives to play Sussex. After a pitch inspection by both captains the players emerge from the pavilion and an exciting day of cricket action begins. Two further Sussex matches are seen - all before large crowds of appreciative spectators.

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