Junior grade, social studies film showing English family life in the City of York, stressing daily activities of the children. Points out aspects of English home life and presents authentic events in a modern school, on the playground, at a cricket match, and at a grocery store. Concludes with a family holiday trip by train to a nearby seaside resort.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
319167
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Great Britain
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social sciences - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Social sciences - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)