Jean Roberts' Mayoral Year, Chelmsford (VA 27/20/1)
Channel: EssexRecordOffice
Date: 2017-03-08

Edited copy of amateur film recorded during the year when Jean Roberts was Mayor of Chelmsford (1961-1962). The footage includes Mrs Roberts completing official duties, as well as general images of Chelmsford. Mrs Roberts narrates the silent film.

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[00:00] General images of Chelmsford with introduction about the film; description of the sights shown in the film, including Tindal Square and Shire Hall.
[00:40] Procession of judges to the court, then held at Shire Hall; mayor greeting officials; Chelmsford Cathedral.
[02:35] Mayor opening St John's Hospital fete, demonstrations and activities there.
[04:30] Opening ceremony of new Chelmsford Civic Centre, holding the Civic Theatre and Council Chamber.
[07:00] Journey in mayoral car; open garden event to protest against plan to remove magnolia tree at corner of Duke Street and Victoria Street South.
[09:35] The open air swimming pool [formerly beside the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre on Victoria Road]; the High Street; stone bridge crossing the River Can at the bottom of the High Street; flood relief scheme building works; Central Park; market stalls [on site of High Chelmer shopping centre].
[11:55] Garden party held at home of Colonel Sir Stuart and Lady Mallinson, President of Essex Branch of English-Speaking Union: volleyball match, tennis display, archery display, diving demonstration, and other activities.
[16:10] Garden party at Audley End: inside the house, band playing, gardens; journey home in mayoral car.
[18:40] Concluding remarks.

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