LINCOLNSHIRE FILM ARCHIVE

Opening the new Municipal Buildings, Boston 1904 (photo courtesy of Lincolnshire & Humberside Film Archive)

Description

Formed in 1986 to locate, preserve and make accessible film on all aspects of life and work in historic Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire & South Humberside), especially pre-1960, though later items are not refused.

Website

http://www.lincsfilm.co.uk

Keywords

Crafts; Farming; Lincolnshire; Amateur films; Education; Agriculture; Carnivals; Social History; Coronation celebrations; Home Guard, World War II; Boston; Fishing Industry; Grantham; Horticulture; Louth; Territorial Army

Access

Access available. Staff are available to assist. Access for disabled: wheelchair access, but no special toilets, etc. Professional: Viewing on or off the premises (VHS only). Material selected by client supplied on Beta-SP or DVCAM. Charges for facilities and rights available on request. Public: Viewing on premises only, except by special arrangement. Viewings on projected video arranged off premises for societies, etc. Numerous compilations on VHS or DVD available for public sale.

Facilities

Viewing will normally be on video in the first instance. Screenings can be arranged for societies. Films themselves are not available on loan, except to approved production companies. Viewing off premises only by arrangement.

Charges

Charges for facilities and handling. Prices available upon request.

Copyright

In the vast majority of cases copyright is held. Copyright advice available.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Video: VHS viewing copies of most film titles are held.
Video components: VHS Video, Beta SP.
Film: 104 hours. Documentary and non-fiction film illustrating life and work in the region from 1904 to the early 1970s, with emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s. A good deal was shot as news coverage; some films were produced as publicity films. Approx 600 titles, mainly silent; the collection is steadily expanding. 40% colour film, 60% black and white film, 3% nitrate film. Amateur, documentary.
Film components: 8mm, 9.5mm, 16mm, 35mm, positive film, negative film, fine grain print.

Catalogues

Online catalogue

Main catalogue, frequently updated, can be accessed on website http://www.lincsfilm.co.uk

Related website

www.lincsfilm.co.uk

Printed catalogue

Available, indexed.

Additional Information

Notes

Supplementary documentation is available in some cases, e.g. press cuttings, commentary scripts for local newsreel items, etc. General background information can be supplied for most items.

Other information

Computer database for staff use only. Printed Catalogue includes detailed Subject Index, with titles also indexed by place and production date. Subject Index not yet online, but detailed information is available on application by phone, fax or email.

Conservation policy

Once accessioned, no material is normally junked. Nitrate still held after copying unless/until decayed past hope.

Main Contact

Name

Mr. Peter Ryde

Job title

Archivist (for general enquiries and details of title contents)

Telephone

01205 751584

Fax

01205 751031

Email

info@lincsfilm.co.uk

Address

69 Amos Way
Sibsey
Boston
PE22 0SU

Alternate Contact

Name

Steve White (for professional facilities, rights and licensing)

Telephone

01205 750055

Fax

01205 751031

Email

info@lincsfilm.co.uk