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 nation’s social, cultural and working life across the 20th century, giving a fascinating insight into Welsh filmmaking, both amateur and professional.
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Modern Merioneth
In a film sponsored by the Central and the Merseyside and North Wales Electricity Boards, much of what is ‘modern’ is electrical! Prologue in Welsh, commentary in English.
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Welsh prologue, English commentary, electric contents, as is to be expected from a film sponsored by the Central Electricity Generating Board and the Merseyside and North Wales Electricity Board. It is presented by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society so the area is promoted not only as electrically innovative but also bang-up-to-date agriculturally and technologically – and with attractions for the burgeoning tourist market too.
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