STILL SEARCHING FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT? Choose from one of our fabulous range of fascinating nostalgic Scottish Memories DVDs including the DVD Memories of the Vale of Leven Alexandria Part 4 of 4 1950-2000. From our private film archives we are proud to share with you this rare and unique look back into the places, events and scenes in and around The Vale of Leven, Bonhill, Renton and Balloch between the 1950 and 2000. The Vale of Leven, the “Beautiful Valley” has seen many changes and events during its history, in this unique and fascinating account we want to share with you some of the nostalgic memories, events and places during this period of the Vale of Leven’s history. Beginning with a reminder in the early 50’s of then key employers Wiseman’s, Burroughs and Westclox General Time when at 5 o’clock the crowds head homeward across the “New Bridge” at Renton at the end of their shift. 1953 and the Vale celebrates the Queen’s Coronation in style with streets decked in bunting and street parties in full swing. 1955 and a fire at “Black’s Farm”, Argyll Street. 1960 at Balloch Station where the last of the steam trains pulls in to allow passengers to board, including members and bikes of the Loch Lomond Motor Cycle Club who are heading for a tour of the continent. 1962 sees the opening of a brand new Vale of Leven Academy with the previous academy now becoming Christie Park Primary School. 1963 sees walkers, motor bikes and prams walking across Loch Lomond which has completely frozen over leaving the Maid of the Loch icebound at Balloch Pier. We revisit golden summer Gala days in 1965 in the Christie Park Alexandria with all of the displays and events and Bonhill Gala Day of 1969 with all of the floats and pageants departing from Ladyton. 1970’s and we are reminded of some of the local talent including Jean Graham’s Choir, Stewarts, School of Dancing and many others. 1981 we are taking a cruise on the Maid of the Loch which sadly was the last time that she sailed before tying up at Balloch pier on 21st September, 1981. 1982 sees the “Countess of Breadalbane” (built at William Denny’s 1936) brought to Drumkinnon Bay assembled renamed “Countess Fiona” and launched on 24th May, 1982. We visit Luss Highland Games 16th June, 1982 with all of its events, piping and dancing on a beautiful summer’s day. Just some of the scenes and memories in this unique DVD. Narrated by Colin M Liddell Running time 70 mins. Just one example of the exclusive Scottish Memories DVDs from Video History Scotland videohistoryscotland email: enquiries@videohistoryscotland
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:30:27 +0000
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