[Alvey: Alfreton Lido Opening] from the george hotel edinburgh Watch Video
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Description: This home movie, shot by local film maker Fred Alvey, features the opening of Alfreton Lido by the Duke of Edinburgh on 15 May 1964.nnThis silent colour film begins with shots of the Lido’s distinctive light blue sign lettering and a close up of a poster on the wall which reads ‘A.D.A. Alfreton Development Association. £300 weekly in Prizes (Approximately). Come in and have a lucky dip. 1/-‘.nnWe then move to brief shots of High Street where Fred Alvey captures shots of a corner shop, A
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