A Father Neptune Ceremony on Brighton Beach

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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.

A Father Neptune Ceremony on Brighton Beach

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Brighton
1951-01-01
Silent
15m

It's fun and frolics with a pagan tinge in this amusing film from Brighton Beach in the 1950s.

There's lots of bare flesh on show in this surprisingly sensual film from the 1950s which shows various beach get-togethers of the Brighton Swimming Club. Included in this compilation is a ceremony dedicated to Father Neptune which involves dressing up in fancy dress and being dunked into the sea.

Jean Caplin, who appears in this film, represented Great Britain in the 1948 Olympics. She was a member of the swimming team and reached the semi-finals of the women's 200 metre breaststroke event held on the 31st of July 1948.

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