National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales preserves and celebrates the sound and moving image heritage of Wales, making it accessible to a wide range of users for enjoyment and learning. Its film collection reflects every aspect of the nationβs social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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North Wales Camping Holiday
The open road: Mrs Morgan of Pontypridd shows her talent for picnic-ing in style, being able to produce fresh chips, a pot of tea and buttered rolls at the roadside.
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Overview
A tour of north Wales taken by Mr Evan Morgan β amateur film-maker and member of Cardiff Cine Society β and his wife, calling at e.g. Barmouth, Penmaenpool, Amlwch (old copper mines), Cricieth and Beddgelert. They picnic by the roadside, the cooked chips, freshly brewed tea and buttered bread rolls indicating that they are well practised in the art of eating well in the open air.
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