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Sunderland v Leicester Fosse 1907 star_border 4.5
A resounding win for Sunderland in the FA Cup, urged on by an enthusiastic band.

Whitsuntide Fair at Preston 1906 star_border 5.2
All the fun of the Whitsuntide Fair in Edwardian Preston.

Wales v. Ireland at Wrexham 1906 star_border 5
A film from the UK based Mitchell & Kenyon.

Felling of Hibson Road Brick Works Chimney in Nelson 1906
It is a dramatic film, with its colossal explosion and smouldering remains. Within seconds of the chimney's collapse, crowds swarm in to inspect the site; issues of the crowd's health and safety are clearly not a concern, as people smile, wave and salute the camera.

Halifax Catholic Procession 1905 star_border 5
A Mitchell & Kenyon actuality depicting the northern folk of Halifax, dressed in their Sunday best to witness and participate in a Catholic procession.

Special March Past of St. Joseph's Scholars and Special Parade of St. Matthew's Pupils, Blackburn 1905 star_border 5
A short documentary of mild curiosity value showing a group of Blackburn school children passing before the camera.

Preston North End v Aston Villa 1905 star_border 6
Early football footage from Mitchell & Kenyon.

Rochdale Tram Ride 1905
Splendid views of Edwardian Rochdale from the front of a tram after a recent dusting of snow.

Opening of the Drill Hall in Accrington by General Baden-Powell 1904 star_border 4
It shows General Baden-Powell, hero of the Anglo-Boer war, and his family visiting Accrington.

Audley Range School, Blackburn 1904 star_border 5
Lancashire children perform physical education exercises in (almost) perfect unison.

Blackpool Victoria Pier 1904 star_border 5
Old film taken in Lancashire, North England in May 1904.

Preston North End v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1904 star_border 4.5
The Lillywhites take on the Wolves at Deepdale, watched by a large crowd and the club mascot.

Diving Lucy 1903 star_border 3.9
The biggest English comedy hit of the year. The scene is laid on an English estate at the edge of a pond. A couple of laborers discover, protruding from the water a pair of female legs. They hasten to the rescue, secure a bench and a long plank so as to get out over the water to the point where the legs are sticking up. Just as they complete their preparations a policeman runs up and insists on going out to the rescue of the female in distress.

The Great Local Derby: Accrington v Church Cricket Match 1902 star_border 5
Rare film record of an Edwardian local league cricket game between two Lancashire sides.

Burnley v Manchester United 1902 star_border 4.8
Believed to be the first film that features Manchester United in their first season as 'Manchester United', rather than 'Newton Heath' as they were known at the time.

Living Wigan 1902 star_border 5
A lively crowd surround the camera filming a tram leaving Wigan Market Place.

Lieutenant Clive Wilson and the Tranby Croft Party Hull 1902 star_border 4.3
This film is part of the Mitchell and Kenyon collection - an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Bradford Coronation Procession 1902 star_border 4
Much of West Yorkshire turns out to mark the accession of King Edward VII to the throne.

Leeds Athletic and Cycling Club Carnival 1902 star_border 5.5
Athletes and acrobats wow the crowds at the annual Cycling Club carnival.

Sheffield United v Bury 1902 star_border 5
Sparkling images of fans and players at an Edwardian fixture at Sheffield's Bramall Lane.

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