ys the narrator.
“Typical of this is a corner of Kimberworth, where an old blacksmith’s shop was demolished and the site used to form an attractive resting place where one can watch the world go by.”
A segment on Rotherham’s busy market days includes a special mention for the abattoirs, cattle market and coal stores, all of which were operated by the corporation.
The film says: “Rotherham was one of the first towns to centralise the slaughter of animals and the system of meat inspection, which ensures that only the best quality of meat reaches the consumer.”
Rotherham Up To Date recommends the town’s green spaces as places to escape this “rush and bustle”.
It adds: “The parks department plays a splendid part in improving the appearance of the town and providing parks where all forms of recreation are catered for.”
Information from the borough’s treasurer shows how each £1 of rates is spent, with more than half — 10s 1.5d — on education, and over a shilling on housing, police, health and highways.
“A town like Rotherham is more than just a collection of buildings,” concludes the film. “We have a community of people, ever-growing and ever-changing, people of all types and beliefs, but with a common bond of loyalty to the town and the desire to develop into a place second to none, where their children can have every opportunity and comfort that can be attained.”
X The film was donated by Rotherham Archives and Local Studies to the Yorkshire and North East Film Archives. Visit www.yfanefa.com/record/10303 to watch free.
Movie marks jubilee
THE Yorkshire and North East Film Archives have curated a film to accompany the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations.
Seen To Be Believed — a new standalone 55-minute movie — is available for screenings by community groups, cinemas, councils and other organisations.
It takes an affectionate look at how this region has celebrated coronations, jubilees and royal visits through the decades.
All the footage — both amateur and professionally made — was created by film-makers in Yorkshire and the North East.
The footage is accompanied by narration providing background details, giving an insight into changing times and perceptions.
Archive manager Graham Relton said: “We’ve searched through our vaults and selected the very best royal footage held in our collections, made by Yorkshire and North East filmmakers, to curate a film fit for a Queen.
“It’s available to hire on DVD or as a digital download and is a unique opportunity to celebrate a once in a lifetime occasion, whilst also supporting your regional film archives.”
Visit yfanefa.link/seentobebelieved for pricing and to book.