Shows footage of the bicentennial celebrations in Great Britain of the explorer Matthew Flinders (born 1774-1814), including the “Explorer’s Window” at Lincoln Cathedral, several exhibits and an art exhibition detailing his life, and finally a presentation of a Memorial Stone by Sir Murray Porter to Lincolnshire to commemorate Matthew Flinders’ birthday. Commentary by John Hyfield. NB: No title or credits and film ends abruptly
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313867
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Explorers - Australia
History → Flinders, Matthew, 1774-1814
History → Great Britain - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)