Star News
1960 , Norwich (Norfolk)
Cat no. 1038
Amateur newsreel, filmed in Norwich, featuring Prince Gypsy Lee, a new swimming pool under construction and Comedian Charlie Drake opening a fashion shop.
Prince Gypsy Lee is in his converted motor coach with its caravan behind on the Norwich Cattle Market site. Mr. Lee and his children are filmed outside the caravan. There are scenes of the new Norwich indoor swimming pool under construction and then comedian and entertainer Charlie Drake opens the 'Fifth Avenue' fashion shop in Orford Place. People crowd round the shop front to see Mr. Drake getting out of his car. As he leaves, he signs an autograph in his car.
Featured Buildings
Fifth Avenue Fashion Shop
Keywords
Building construction; Entertainers; Romani peoples; Shops
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Maker : David Elgood
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Maker : David Cleveland
Manifestations
Star News
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Locations: Norwich (Norfolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Subject: Prince Gypsy Lee / swimming pools / opening ceremonies / Charlie Drake / Fifth Avenue (shop), Norwich / livestock markets
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