Our Village 100 Years Ago

From the collection of

North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
Established in 1977, the North West Film Archive preserves moving images made in or about the North West of England for the education and enjoyment of the region’s people. Part of Manchester Metropolitan University Library’s Cultural Collections, and based within Manchester Central Library’s Archives+ partnership, we are a specialist resource dedicated to saving and growing our region’s rich filmed history.

Our Village 100 Years Ago


Hands-on local history as Blackrod pupils try out different trades.

Blackrod pupils star in their own film as Mr Berry, head teacher at the County Secondary School, records them getting hands-on experience of different trades in this history of local industry. We also see a selection of community and leisure activities including beekeeping and playing cricket. This was one of a series of films made as part of the school's 'Learning through Experiencing' concept.

The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.


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