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.
This film is part of Free
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Holidays at Essex
Essex University makes the most of their facilities offering student accommodation as a summer tourist base.
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Overview
This film was commissioned by the University of Essex to promote the campus out of term time as an ideal base from where tourists could easily explore the county and the nearby attractions on offer. Well positioned for the coast, Constable Country in Dedham Vale and the historic town of Colchester with its Castle, Tattoo and Zoo - it seemed like a good idea.
From "how to get there" to suggestions of the wonderful places to visit in the area, this is a great promotion not only for prospective tourists but also any students considering the Essex campus for their studies.
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