A Moment in the Life of a Colchester Gentleman
1934 , Brightlingsea (Essex)
Cat no. 352
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At Brightlingsea, Oysters are caught and some of them eaten.
This film shows the decorated Oyster Smacks at Brightlingsea. Alderman Gurney Benham, the Mayor of Colchester, pulls in the first dredge (or drag in the commentary) and swallows an oyster. Others follow suit. There are shots of the boat putting out to sea.
Featured Events
The opening of the Oyster Season by the Mayor of Colchester, September 27th, 1934
Keywords
Fishing Industry
Intertitles
His Worship The Mayor and High Steward, (Alderman W. Gurney Benham, JP, GG, FSA) opening the Oyster Season on September 27th, 1934.Good luck, Mr. Mayor.The End.
Manifestations
A Moment in the Life of a Colchester Gentleman
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Genre: Newsreel
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Locations: Brightlingsea (Essex)
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Description Type: monographic
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Subject: oysters / oyster season ceremony / oyster smacks / Gurney Benham / oyster fishing
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