This is a two DVD set. The first DVD is a re-edited version of a digitally converted
1930s silent film ‘Greater Beckenham’, with added material and a commentary based
on the original film-maker’s notes and our own research. It shows in great detail
many aspects of life in Beckenham during its Charter year - covering a diverse variety
of events and places including road building, recycling methods (yes even in those
days!), the installation and usage of Beckenham’s own electricity supply, the fire
brigade at work , and general life in the Charter year. It shows in some detail
the maternity homes, hospitals, children’s clinics and schools, parks and sporting
occasions, and transport system of the day. There are also classic views of places
like the Chinese Garage shortly after it was built, and Beckenham cinema and high
street . In short - a true reflection of Beckenham and its people in the mid 1930s.
This movie runs for an engrossing 48 minutes.
The second DVD is a compilation of short Beckenham related films , also from Bromley
Archives. It covers the the opening of Beckenham Town Hall, the 1937 Coronation
celebrations, a Mayor’s World War 2 Battleship appeal, the downfall of the Crystal
Palace tower and a Charity appeal by Claude Hulbert.- a well known actor of the day
- This compilation runs for just under 20 minutes. - Giving a tiotal running time
for the 2 DVD set over an hour.
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