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Eyam

1961 , Eyam (Derbyshire)

Cat no. 3310

Account of the outbreak of bubonic plague in the village of Eyam during the 17th Century and the reaction of the local inhabitants to the disease.

Documentary. Based on William Woods’ book, 'The History of Eyam', the film relates events, described in Woods’ history, over a 15 month period from 1665 to 1666, in which the inhabitants of the village isolated themselves from the outside world, following an outbreak of bubonic plague. The commentary is provided by Ian Lauder. The commentary relates Woods’ description of the circumstances behind the outbreak of the bubonic plague in Eyam in September 1665, identifying its first victim, the tailor, George Vicars [Viccars]. There are shots of the cottage in which George Vicars was a lodger and a re-enactment of the delivery of sample cloths. A simple animation describes the spread of bubonic plague from Asia to Europe to London and a map is used to document the outbreaks in Ashbourne, Belpper, Darley, Chesterfield and Curbar. Shots of the Betty and Ian Lauder’s daughters follow as the story of Emmott Syddall and Roland Torre is narrated. Shots of the village of Eyam include: the church and churchyard; plague cottage; Bradshaw Hall; Mompesson’s Well; a sandstone boundary stone used during the plague to exchange money for food; gravestones located around the village.

Featured Buildings

Church of St Lawrence, Eyam Miners Arms, Eyam Eyam Hall Black Hole Mine, Eyam Saxon Cross, Eyam Village Green, Eyam Plague Cottage, Eyam Bradshaw Hall Memorial to Catherina Mompesson [Katherine Mompesson], Eyam Churchyard Mompesson’s Well

Intertitles

[Eyam] To whose people this film is dedicated EYAM Lord Have Mercy On Us [sign painted on door] We wish to thank all those who by their help co-operation or advice made possible the production of this film Based on the book The History of Eyam by William Wood Photographed by Betty & Ian Lauder The End

  • Maker : Betty Lauder

  • Maker : Ian Lauder

Manifestations

Eyam

  • Award:
    • Group 1:
      • Note: Awards (data migration 25/06/2021): Amateur Cine World Ten Best Film Competition, Ten Best winner, 1961.

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