Nursing on Film 1920s-1980s

Nursing on Film 1920s-1980sThis collection of archive films and interviews is a tribute to nursing in North Staffordshire, as captured by the film camera from the mid 1920s. THE NURSING HISTORY GROUP MUSEUM This documentary was made to show the complete collection of artefacts and other memorabilia as displayed at St. Edwards Hospital, Cheddleton before the bulk of the collection was put into storage when the hospital was closed down. Members of the NHG explain some key aspects

This early sound film was made to promote the District Nursing scheme by showing a short promotional film in all cinemas around the country – each town or city having its name edited into the title sequence

South of Macclesfield in Cheshire

and see film of women workers in factories and on the land

Digging for Victory

James Nesbitt and other celebrities – plus sculptor Andy Edwards

There are special interviews with his grandson Len Barber (also a Lord Mayor) and great grandson Brian Barber – and people who worked at his cinemas

The presenters are Mervyn Edwards

Coronation Year

Festival of Britain 1951

and the re-introduction of decorated pottery onto the market in the early 1950s

Dorling & Leigh

silk workers in Leek in 1901