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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Countryside Club Present…..
This travelogue film captures the chocolate box image of some the villages in rural Suffolk which have inspired artists and enthralled visitors over the years.
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Overview
Made by the Glasgow Countryside Club, the film shows the sights and delights that can be seen touring the villages of Lavenham, Kersey and Constable's Dedham Vale - many of which remain unchanged over the years and still offer the picture postcard views of timber framed houses, quaint cottages and rose gardens. With a thirsty traveller in mind, the film also includes a number of signs of local pubs!
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