Film of ‘The Avengers’ on location in 1966
The British Pathe website has some film of Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee filming The Avengers, on location at Beaulieu, Hampshire, in 1966.
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Smashing Time, baby
A sequence from the rarely-seen 1960’s British comedy Smashing Time, starring Lynn Redgrave and Rita Tushingham.
My photo/video blog kit
I thought I’d write a bit about the kit I use for making videos and blog entries.
Toad legend that may have inspired ‘One Froggy Evening’
While looking for the film clip of the Abraham Lincoln statue, I discovered this. The story of a toad that (supposedly) was trapped in a building cornerstone, but was still alive when found 31 years later. This must surely have been the inspiration for the Merrie Melodies cartoon One Froggy Evening?
Manchester and slavery
Manchester’s wealth was founded on the cotton industry and dependent on slave-grown cotton. But the city was also at the centre of the anti-slavery movement.
Video-making on a budget
Film-making can be an expensive hobby. Especially if you start to buy professional lights, backgrounds and other accessories.
Timeslip
In 1970, Britain was suffering power cuts across the country, caused by industrial action. The days and times of the cuts varied each week. I remember having to do my homework by candlelight.
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