The North East Film Archive is one of a network of regional film archives established to collect, preserve and show film made in, or about the North East of England. Our collections are non-fiction, and date from the early 1900s to the present day, providing a rich record of life in the region over the 20th century. Many of our films are available to watch, free of charge, on our website.
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Newsview Young World: A Day in the Life of Gymnast Monica Rutherford
A television crew documents a day in the life of a Sunderland gymnastics champion and Tokyo Olympics competitor.
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Overview
Ideal fodder for Tyne Tees Television, a local girl makes good in the world of sport. The news team records a down-to-earth day in the life of a passionate Sunderland gymnast as she trains on Roker beach and takes time off for a spot of romance in Mowbray Park. Monica Rutherford represented Britain in artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964.
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