Blackpool Illuminations (1940-1949)

Blackpool, Lancashire, England. . a street in Blackpool with the Tower in the background - Day. MS. A ’set-piece’ in daylight, not illuminated. MS. Another set piece in daylight. MS. Workmen fixing in bulbs in a set-piece. MS. Workman painting a set-piece. MS. LS. Various shots of illuminations, showing set-pieces working and festoon lighting in streets. (14 shots). MS. Front of hotel showing illuminations all round windows etc. LS. A set-piece in action. MS. Crowd looking at illuminations. MS. Peacock illumination. LS. Illuminated archway with ’Welcome’ on it. MS. Sign - ’Welcome’. LS. Travel and static shots along streets showing festoon lighting. (10 shots). LS. MS. Various shots of set-pieces illuminated and working. (11 shots). (.) () Note: screen keeps jumping. Cute little girl’s face looking up at the lights, people talking amongst themselves about the lights in a very jolly way, with regional accents (I think from Lancashire). FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BR