This film shows a government scheme to encourage local trade during the depression in the 1930s. It has been restored using period music and voiceover.
Shot List
Features a parade through town of merchants with floats promoting locally made goods. Gymcarna in Wallace Park organised by Lisburn District Motorcycle Club. Royal Enniskillen Fusilier Band. Parade. Obstacle course.
Year
1993 (of events on 11/09/1930)
Location
Lisburn
Rights Holder
BBC NI
Courtesy of
BBC NI and Lisburn Museum
Credits
Presented by Lisburn Picture House; Narrator - Michael Baguley; Producer - David Dillon; Original film donated to Lisburn Museum by John Chapman.