Appy 'Ampstead'

From the collection of

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.

Appy 'Ampstead'

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Hampstead
1929-01-01
Silent
3m

This amazing record of a 1929 Bank Holiday starts with huge crowds walking around a fairground on Hampstead Heath. A man tests his strength while others watch women sliding down the Helter Skelter. A gypsy tells fortunes as shots are fired at the Shooting Gallery. As Steam Yachts swing we see a Pearly King and Queen - with their Pearly dog. After more crowded rides and the Coconut Shy, we see fairground people and their children going about their daily domestic tasks

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