HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM ARCHIVES AND LOCAL HISTORY CENTRE

Description

The collection is very small and comprises a miscellaneous group of films transferred to the Archives Department from other departments within the Council.

Website

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Leisure_and_Culture/Libraries/Archives/17430_Archives_and_Local_History.asp

Keywords

Advertising films; Civic ceremonies; Hammersmith, London

Access

There are no facilities for viewing films at present. Enquirers should contact the Borough Archivist.

Copyright

Various copyrights.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Film: 12 cans. The collection includes films of the following: Re-opening of Gaumont Cinema, Shepherds Bush, after closure due to bomb damage; ‘Tories Resounding Victory’ c.1955; Hammersmith, 1953 (Coronation procession and carnival, etc.); Opening of Fulham Power Station by local Mayor, 1936; ‘Merchant Navy’ appeal by Mayor of Hammersmith, c.1940s (2 copies); Civic procession and memorial service for George V, 1936 (Hammersmith); and food advertisements. Advertising, documentary.
Film components: 16mm, 35mm.

Additional Information

Conservation policy

These films form part of the Borough’s archive collection and are therefore preserved indefinitely.

Main Contact

Name

Ms. Jane Kimber

Job title

Borough Archivist

Telephone

020 8741 5159

Fax

020 8741 4882

Email

archives@lbhf.gov.uk

Address

The Lilla Huset
191 Talgarth Road
London
W6 8BJ