Meriden Cross Issue Title Is On The Spot (1943)

Описание: Part of issue ON THE SPOT.



Meriden, nr Coventry, Warwickshire.



Meriden Cross at Meriden village which marks exact centre of Britain. Library shots of cyclists' annual meeting at cross on green in 1920s. M/S of the cyclists' war memorial. Various shots of quaint old houses and cottages. Various shots of elderly man, Arthur Nichols making ladder rungs by hand and doing traditional wheelwright work. L/S of Greek-style folly at side of park. M/S of little girl climbing steps of old riding stone (used in past by ladies to mount horses).


FILM ID:1570.15

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