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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Racing on the Sea Wall
Amateur record of Lowestoft in the 1920s; the town centre, port and harbour, including motorcycle and car racing along the sea wall.
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Overview
Mr Bird of Pakenham in Suffolk recorded scenes in Lowestoft, including at the port and harbour, on the water, and through the town centre. A car journey from Oulton Broad to Lowestoft captures travelling through the town centre where the exterior of a cinema advertises the 1921 silent film βA Perfect Crimeβ. The final scenes show crowds gathered to watch motorcycle and car racing along the sea wall. A great record from the 1920s.
Lowestoft's new Sea Wall was used for motorcycle and car racing in 1926-1928. Over a mile long, it offered a kilometre course and attracted huge crowds.
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