Dolphins
1974 , Clacton-on-Sea (Essex)
Cat no. 741
An amateur film recording the visit of a group of children from the Wagtail Club to the Aquarium at Clacton Pier.
Children are brought by coach from Warner's Holiday Village at Dovercourt to the Aquarium at Clacton Pier. The main feature is the dolphin show. The dolphins jump through hoops and over poles, throw balls from the water and perform a routine wearing spectacles. A sea lion 'applauds'. Penguins and crabs are also an attraction.
Featured Buildings
Clacton Pier
Featured Events
Dolphin Show
Keywords
Animal welfare; Aquariums; Dolphins; Performing animals
Other Places
Dovercourt
Background Information
The Wagtail Club was a club for younger children. Paul Amos was involved in its organisation. He appears in: Colchester, Essex. Presenting The Educational Technology Unit. 1975
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Maker : Paul Amos
Manifestations
Dolphins
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Genre: Amateur
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Locations: Clacton-on-Sea (Essex)
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Description Type: monographic
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Subject: performing animals / piers / Warners Holiday Village, Dovercourt / Wagtail Club / outings / aquariums / children / dolphins
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