MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 24.04.1957: Royal Visit to Hereford
In this short clip from 1957, ATV cameras film the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Hereford, including stops at the cattle market and cathedral
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 12.05.1967: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Visit Rutland
in May 1967 Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit Rutland and, again, the ATV cameras were there. In this clip you will see shots of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip standing on the back of a vehicle waving to crowds. We see shots of the crowds waving Union Jack flags. Next we see shots of the Queen pressing the button on an electronic chair lift at the back of an ambulance. Next we see shots of the Queen watching a hunting party.
Do you recognise any of the locations in this news report? If so, let us know.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midland Montage: 24.05.1962: Royal Visit to the Midlands
When the Queen visited the West Midlands on 24th and 25th May 1962, Associated Television’s ’Midlands Montage’ previewed the visit with a look at the plans for the visit and library footage of past royal visits to the region.
Reporter, Lionel Hampden, interviewed a Walsall police officer about plans for the visit and the Town Clerk of Coventry about provisions for parking and extra public toilets. I this clip, we then see library pictures of previous Royal visits involving the Queen, Queen Mother in Birmingham, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret. We also see building work at Coventry Cathedral (some shots have been removed from here) the new mobile toilet block in Coventry and library pictures of Coventry buses and Midlands police officers.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 28.03.1957: Royal Visit to Derby
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In March 1957 Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Derby and Associated TV Cameras were there to capture the large crowds gathered. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived by car and was met by the Mayorof Derby, J.H. Christmas. The Queen then inspected a line of uniformed men in the Market Place.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 24.04.1957: Royal Visit to Worcestershire and Herefordshire
Crowds waving at the Queen as she arrives in Kidderminster, 23rd April 1957
In this clip, broadcast on 24th April 1957, Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit Kidderminster, Worcester, Ledbury and Leominster. You will see the Queen arriving in Kidderminster Town Hall, on 23rd April, where she was met by the Mayor Alderman Tolley with crowds waving their flags outside. You will then see her arriving at a function at Worcester Guildhall, again on 23rd April. The remainder of the item was shot on the 24th April and shows crowds in Ledbury and the Queen on a walk-about. Finally, you will see the Queen at Grange Court in Leominster meeting dignitaries including the Mayor D. Rowland Jones.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 10.05.1968: Queen Visits Nottingham
Queen Elizabeth II at the Raleigh Factory, Nottingham, 10th May 1968
Another clip from Associated Television, this time it’s 1968 and The Queen is on a visit to Nottingham and touring the Raleigh bicycle factory. In the clip you will see the Queen arrive by train and crowds watch the royal car pass by. You will also see the Queen at the Market Square in Nottingham. At the Raleigh factory the Queen is seen observing workers with bicycles at various stages of production and signing the guest book.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online.
Midlands News: 28.03.1957: Royal Visit to Staffordshire and Derbyshire
In this news report filmed by Associated Television for their news bulletin, Midlands News, Queen Elizabeth visits the estate of the Duchy of Lancaster at Hoar Cross near Sudbury, Tutbury Castle and Repton School.
In the clip you will see the arrival, by car, of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at the Needwood Estate of the Duchy of Lancaster. They meet a group of men (probably estate staff) at Hoar Cross and later we see the Queen at Tutbury Castle accompanied by Charles Hill MP (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster). The Royal party are next seen at Repton school in Derbyshire where the Queen inspects a line of soldiers, opens the Kindersley Gateway and plants a tree. According to The Times newspaper, the Queen was met at Sudbury by H. Wallace-Copland (Lieutenant for Staffordshire) and at Repton by Colonel Sir Ian Walker Okeover (Lieutentant for Derbyshire); Geoffrey Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury (Chairman of the Governors of Repton); and T.L. Thomas (headmaster).
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online:
ATV Today: 14.03.1980: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
HRH The Queen officially opens an new extension to Leicester Royal Infirmary
On 14th March 1980, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited Leicester for the first time in 22 years and ATV cameras followed the Queen during her visit which included a greeting by the city’s Lord Mayor, blessing by the Bishop of Leicester, a tour of the new, twelve and a half million pound, extension to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and a tour of the city centre, in the rain, talking to some of the thousands of people who waited to greet the royal couple.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view
Midlands News: 25.05.1962: Queen at Solihull
The Queen waves at large crowds on what looks like a sports field, do you know where this is?
Last night, in The Queen and I on ITV1 you may have seen former teachers and pupils of Solihull School recalling the Queen’s visit on May 25th 1962. The school’s cine club filmed the visit and clips of the film, which is cared for at MACE, featured in the programme last night.
The schoolboys weren’t the only filmmakers that day. Solihull Town Council also had cameras there as well as Associated Television.
In this black and white, silent, news report, Midlands News captured the Queen’s visit to other parts of Solihull. It features the Queen opening the Civic Hall and a large crow, including guides and brownies, waving to the Queen on what looks like a sports field. Do you know where this field is? The report ends with footage from the day before, when the Queen visited Crabtree electrical factory in Walsall.
MACE hold many films, both amateur and professional, of Queen Elizabeth’s visits to the East and West Midlands from before her reign to the 1990, and in run up to to the diamond jubilee celebrations what better moment to highlight some of the films we hold that are available to view online:
Midlands News: 24.05.1962: Queen at Wolverhampton, Walsall etc.
The Queen visits an unidentified school in Wolverhampton or Walsall on 24th May 1962. Do you know this school?
This black and white silent film, shot for Associated Television’s Midlands News bulletin, shows the Queen visiting various towns in the West Midlands, and includes large crowds at a football stadium and a visit to a local school. If you know what football stadium this is and the school that is featured, please do let us know.
A day later, on the 25th May 1962, the Queen visited Solihull School and memories of this day can be seen on Shiver Productions’ ‘The Queen and I’ which broadcast on ITV1 yesterday evening. CLICK HERE to watch The Queen and I on the ITV Player
