The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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A Day at Aylsham Show 1971
A varied and exciting program of events at East Anglia’s largest one-day agricultural show, the Aylsham Show held at the Blickling Estate.
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Overview
Aylsham Show, East Anglia’s largest one-day agricultural show takes place in the parkland of the National Trust’s Blickling Estate, north of Aylsham in Norfolk. Livestock showing is an important part of the day with parades of fine cattle, donkeys, and horses. The 1971 program also features showjumping and an aerial display of parachutists, a military marching band in the main ring, and a ‘best in show’ competition for visitors’ pet dogs.
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