The Isle of Wight and its many attractions. The long established farms on the Downs; the ferry to the mainland; Uffa Fox, the famous yachtsman, comments on his love of the sea and is seen sailing in a race; inside a lighthouse; Tennyson’s home; Osborne House; a trip round trhe island to Carisbrooke Castle; the quiet villages, and ancient boatyards. Scenes of the Cowes Regatta, with some of the races and the gaiety in town and harbour.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312611
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Sailing
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Great Britain - History
History → Historic buildings - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sailing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)