| GONE FISHING A competition at the river Stour demonstrates the popularity of fishing as a pastime. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6050 |
| Catalog #: | 124055 | |
| Clip Number: | 124055-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 465 | |
| Timecode: | 01:36:07 - 01:39:52 | |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent. | |
| Year Shot: | 1963 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Fishing FISHING: Recreational LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent, Canterbury | |
| Description: | GONE FISHING (aka ANGLING COMPETITION) A competition at the river Stour demonstrates the popularity of fishing as a pastime. Canterbury, Kent. A boat sails up the river Stour and there are various shots of people walking along with fishing equipment, they have come for a competition. More fishermen get off a bus. They all stand around in a group and draw lots for plots. C/U of a man not looking pleased with his plot. Various shots as they make their way to the bank and prepare their rods. A man blows a whistle to begin the competition, various shots as they sit on the bank and fish. M/S of Bill Ward the water bailiff next to a sign saying 'No Fishing Without Permits'. Various shots as people settle down to fish and cast their lines, 12 year old Ralph Boting drinks tea from a flask. C/U a man nets a bronze bream fish and takes the line out of its mouth. Various shots as a steamboat sails up the river. A girl lies in the grass reading. The anglers weigh their catches, M/S as they pour the fish back. There is a presentation of a new fishing rod to the winner Mr D. Colley. | |
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