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Step inside the Archive: BFI Replay & the North West Film Archive

1 May @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

To celebrate the launch of BFI Replay across Blackpool libraries, join us in the central library for this unique, free event exploring the archives and collaborative work of the British Film Institute and the North West Film Archive.  

You’ll hear archival insights from the BFI and NWFA, and watch regional highlights from BFI Replay, before finishing with a special screening of the short film Blackpool. Made by Norman Ellis from the Bradford Cine club in 1946, ‘Blackpool’ records in beautiful colour the Ellis family on their summer holiday to the resort in the sunny days first post war summer. The family enjoy the beaches, the bathing pools, and the pleasure beach before heading off on days out to nearby Fleetwood and to Stanley Park. 

BFI Replay is a free-to-access, digital archive uncovering stories from across the UK, its history and its people. 

Book your free ticket through the booking website link.

Please be advised that filming and/or photography will be taking place during this event. 

This event is supported by the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. 

Details

Venue

  • Blackpool Central Library
  • Queen St
    Blackpool, FY1 1PX Blackpool     + Google Map

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