Birthplace of Eadweard Muybridge, known for his pioneering work in motion pictures, this project explores and celebrates the history of cinema in Kingston with a short film about Muybridge and then a cast of locals who worked in or went to the many cinemas in Kingston.
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Two generations meet to discuss play, teaching eachother the street and playground games from the North Kensington’s past and present and the challenges of living in one of the most densely populated parts of London. This vibrant project will leave you smiling!
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Supporters, workers, players and a manager talk about their history of the club. Legendary players who would have a pie, a pint and a cigarette at half time before scoring a phenomenal goal, but also the emotion of supporting a team and the connections to others.
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Sift through the mud and silt on the River Thames at low tide and you could find a piece of Roman pottery, a Victorian leather shoe, the thigh bone of a Georgian cow. Three mudlarks share fascinating stories of their finds and the history they reveal.
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Throughout much of the 20th century greyhound racing was one of the most popular sports in London. Wimbledon Stadium hosted races with tens of thousands of spectators including an array of workers, trainers, bookies, owners, celebrities and punters.
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Two generations meet to share their history of playing in London, its streets, parks, playgrounds and the neary River Thames, bringing games from around the UK and overseas to the Worlds End area of Chelsea. Which of these games did you play?
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With the “Holiday with Pay Act” of 1938 began a whole new leisure industry as Londoners began taking vacations at holiday camps such as Butlins and Pontins as well as the trade union run camps. With gorgeous archive footage listen to stories of family holidays, romance and more!
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The incredible and very moving story of the rise and fall and rise of Wimbledon Football Club is the focus of this project which explores the history from the perspective of lifelong fans, fanzine producers, a stadium announcer and other workers at the club.
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