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The C S John Sparkes Film Archive
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 січ 2024
This is the ever growing archive of the late C.S. John Sparkes, an author, filmmaker and farm owner from the village of Chilton Polden, Somerset, England.
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, John enjoyed filming three minute snapshots of events, locations and wildlife in the areas surrounding his home on silent Super8 film.
Somerset Film in Bridgwater has been entrusted with this huge collection of over 300 film reels, cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes and photographs and is proudly digitising it for you to view on this UA-cam channel with the support of National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to all the players.
Over the next year, we'll be uploading everything we can find that he recorded.
== THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN HELP! ==
We don't have notes on every film, so if you recognise anyone or any places shown in these films, please let us know in the comments below each film or email us at info@somersetfilm.com
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, John enjoyed filming three minute snapshots of events, locations and wildlife in the areas surrounding his home on silent Super8 film.
Somerset Film in Bridgwater has been entrusted with this huge collection of over 300 film reels, cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes and photographs and is proudly digitising it for you to view on this UA-cam channel with the support of National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to all the players.
Over the next year, we'll be uploading everything we can find that he recorded.
== THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN HELP! ==
We don't have notes on every film, so if you recognise anyone or any places shown in these films, please let us know in the comments below each film or email us at info@somersetfilm.com
Scotland and Paul McCartney - Reel 147
Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players!
C S John Sparkes loved Scotland. Here he captures Paul McCartney and his wife Linda at a local show.
C S John Sparkes loved Scotland. Here he captures Paul McCartney and his wife Linda at a local show.
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Bampton Fair 1976 - Reels L17, 181 and 226
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! There are three reels included here - the last two we are assuming are Bampton Fair but do let us know if we are incorrect.
HTV Eels News Item
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! One of C S John Sparkes, many appearances on the news, this time objecting to government who were insisting that eels should come under 'fishing' and the requirement to pay for a licence. This film was part of John's collection and we are...
Sheepdog Trials - Reel L23, 86, 139 and 196
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! C S John invented a number of items of farming machinery. The company Poldenvale manufactured these items, some of which are still in use today. As part of their marketing they would sponsor local events. Here we have sheepdog trials from...
Eel Trapping - Reel 87
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players!
Young Farmers Compilation - Reel 31, 54, 88, 94, 104,192, 229, 251
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! Young Farmers Clubs are rural youth organisations in the UK dedicated to young people who have a love for agriculture and rural life. They combine social activities and learning opportunities. In this compilation we see a whole range of a...
Burnham-on-Sea Sea Front - Reel 247
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! A brief glimpse of how Burnham sea front looked before the storms in '82 and the installation of new sea defences.
Project Workshop - Cameraless Filmmaking at Burtle
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! As part of the project, Somerset Film have delivered a number of workshops for young people. Inspired by John's use of film, this workshop led by James Holcombe explored using film without a camera. Participants scratched, stencilled and ...
Somerset County Cricket and Ian Botham bowling/batting - Reel 7 & 253
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players!
Storm Damage on the Moor - Reel 21
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players!
Snow on the Levels Circa 1977 - Reel L7
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! A wonderful sequence capturing some deep snowfall in Cossington and other villages.
Tree Surgery Cossington - Circa 1977 Reel L7
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players!
Cossington Jubilee Fete - Reel L7
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! We're heading back to 1977 with this film of the Royal Jubilee celebrations in Cossington, Somerset. Do you still have your commemorative coin and mug?
West Somerset Vale Hounds Puppy Show - Reel 108 & 109
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! Horses and hounds have been part of countryside life, here is a very unique puppy show. Reels 108 and 109.
View across the levels - Reel 000
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Part of the A Village Apart, Villages Together project delivered by Somerset Film supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - thanks to all the players! Look how flat it is! An uninterrupted view across the levels to Glastonbury Tor. Circa lat 1970s.
Burtle Coach Outing - Reels 219 and 278
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Burtle Coach Outing - Reels 219 and 278
Charles Sandford and ancient Arrow make the paper - Reel L3
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Charles Sandford and ancient Arrow make the paper - Reel L3
Made in Burtle Inspired by C S John Sparkes
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Made in Burtle Inspired by C S John Sparkes
Burtle Pram Race compilation (1977 to 1983)
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Burtle Pram Race compilation (1977 to 1983)
Water Splash Boat Race - Reels 179 and 200
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Water Splash Boat Race - Reels 179 and 200
Pony and Trap and farmyard animals - Reel 70
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Pony and Trap and farmyard animals - Reel 70
Am going to have to watch this through again . What year was this? Am looking for my Gran or Dad here .
Thanks for your message and sorry for not replying sooner - we believe this to be 1985.
I see my Mum and my sister there plus the Pococks who my Mum and Dad worked for.
Wow…. Time travel is possible.. ❤
At 3.20 - the man standing on the left dressed in a suit is Isaiah "Isa" Lloyd who was an international sheep shearer and was probably a judge at this competition - The Golden Shears. Probably filmed at the Bath & West Show in the 70's. Isa Lloyd was an agent who sold livestock equipment made by John Sparkes
Starts with Andrea leading up Mr Raymond Winslade’s Withenwood for sister Sally to ride in the point to point (circa 1985). Then back to c1979 for a few clips of assorted Sparkes horses. Andrea showjumping on Dandy followed by the Polden Hills Pony Club Prince Philip team in action. Andrea riding Dandy again.
Not pony club but the opening meet of the West Somerset Vale Hunt at The Acland Hood Arms in Stogursey, circa 1985
Thank you so much for helping to identify this film. We will update the title and description.