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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Sparta the Dog
An affectionate record of a family pet, Sparta the Springer Spaniel who leads a full and active life, but with plenty of cuddles from her family.
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Overview
Mrs Thelma Dowding from Great Yarmouth captured on film the familyβs most adored pet, Sparta the Springer Spaniel, as she bounds about on the Yarmouth-Caister marshes, wades through dykes, and at home, celebrates her third birthday. We are also introduced to βAnnieβ, who hand feeds worms to a quite unbelievably tame garden bird. PLEASE NOTE: A section of this film features a family member preparing a cow carcass, that some viewers may find difficult to watch.
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