First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltow

IF you want to find out more about the local history of Kintyre or post some interesting stories then here is the place! All contributors welcome! You can also check out the Historic Kintyre and Down Memory Lane websites.

First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltow

Postby Ship called Dignity » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:15 pm

First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltown

May have been posted but just found this link (thanks Colin 8) )

Alex McKinven says "The film was taken by the manager of the new cinema - 'The Wee Pictures' opened in 1913. It was originally shown on an STV programme about all our yesterdays. The soldiers were on exercise and camped on the Showfield - now Smith Drive/Catleacres area of town."

User avatar
Ship called Dignity
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 6025
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:50 pm
Location: Campbeltown


Re: First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltow

Postby Mzz pasico » Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:02 am

I am so interested in local history. A fantastic piece of film.
Mzz pasico
Active Poster
Active Poster
 
Posts: 261
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:17 am
Location: Where I am


Re: First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltow

Postby bill » Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:50 pm

Nearly four years since it was posted Davie.

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5689


Yes your memory serves you well Davie,though with slightly different scenes.Also some interesting comments from WC1.

Filmed for Randall Burnette, owner of the De Luxe Cinemas in Rothesay and Glasgow, and member of the Board of the Picture House, Campbeltown.
I know my Summer'll never come
I know I'll cry until my dying day has come
Let the Winter roll along
I've got nothing left but song
User avatar
bill
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 4124
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:55 pm
Location: Bonnie Corby


Re: First World War soldiers bound for camp arrive at Campbeltow

Postby Ship called Dignity » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:10 pm

bill wrote:Nearly four years since it was posted Davie.

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5689


Yes your memory serves you well Davie,though with slightly different scenes.Also some interesting comments from WC1.


I was positive I seen in somewthere on here Bill - just couldn't find it! 8) Perhaps the Mods could merge these two threads?
User avatar
Ship called Dignity
Forum Addict
Forum Addict
 
Posts: 6025
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:50 pm
Location: Campbeltown



Return to Local History and Discussion

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests