A School visit to Margate Beach

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.

A School visit to Margate Beach

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Margate
1938-06-01
Silent
6m

This engaging film from 1938 shows girls from a local school for deaf children on a day out to Margate Sands. Still in uniform, they play boisterous ball-games on the beach while the teachers relax in deck-chairs. Some girls in swimwear play leap-frog after which they and their teachers pose for the camera. Leaving the beach, the girls head for an outdoor cafe where tea and sandwiches are served. Back on the beach they go on donkey rides before posing for a large group photo.

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