HILLINGDON HERITAGE SERVICE

Description

Films made for local councils in Hillingdon area since 1950s. Some earlier material donated by members of the public on local events since 1935.

Website

http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/central/tourism/hlhs.php#arc

Keywords

Coronation celebrations; Hillingdon; Uxbridge

Access

Access available. By appointment. Access for disabled.

Facilities

Viewing facilities only for video.

Copyright

Copyright held for films, but not for most of the video material.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Video: 15 hours. Amateur, documentary.
Video components: VHS Video.
Film: 5 hours. 26 reels of film of civic events, mostly from the early 1960s, made by the local authority. 73% colour film, 27% black and white film. Documentary, feature films.
Film components: 8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm, positive film.

Catalogues

Printed catalogue

Available.

Additional Information

Conservation policy

Most film has been copied onto video.

Main Contact

Name

Ms. Carolynne Cotton

Job title

Local Heritage Coordinator

Telephone

01895-250702

Fax

01895-239794

Email

ccotton@hillingdongrid.org

Address

Central Library
High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1HD