Wessex Film and Sound Archive
Romsey Heritage
1. ABC Romsey
A BBC South item from 1964 with commentary by John Arlott.
BBC South; 1964; B/W; sound
2. Romsey Mayoral Procession 1913
Local newsreel showing the traditional procession of the new Mayor of Romsey and Corporation to Romsey Abbey on Sunday 16 November 1913.
Film-maker unknown; 1913; B/W; silent
3. Dr Johnsons fílms
A selection of extracts from fílms taken by Dr G H Johnson and his family, including a Pageant in the Abbey grounds, the opening of the new Romsey & District Hospital, and the introduction of mains drainage to the town.
Dr G H Johnson & family; 1931-34; B/W; silent
4. A Tale of Two Abbeys
A professional short documentary charting the history of the two abbeys of Romsey and Mottisfont.
Columbia Pictures; 1937; B/W; sound
5. Romsey Agricultural Show
Amateur film footage of the Romsey Show in September 1939.
D S Cole; 1939; B/W; silent
6. Romsey Charter Celebrations
Colour silent footage of the Queen and Prince Philip marking 350 years of Borough status for the town.
Dr P Johnson; 1957; Colour; silent
7. Hilliers Nursery
Extracts from an amateur film featuring Sir Harold Hilliers Nursery and Arboretum during the 1960s.
G Adcock; 1960s; Colour; silent
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