From giant christmas puddings to the bright lights of a village fete, Compass Presents have chosen a selection of the most weird and wonderful archive films from the South West to celebrate the festive season.
This project is presented in partnership with The Box, Plymouth and Tate St Ives and is funded by the BFI Film Audience Network.
Dingles January Sales
A long queue of shoppers wait patiently for the doors to open at the House of Fraser (Dingles) Department Store in Plymouth for the start of the January sales. We then follow the store manager and staff handle the busy day. Documentary, 1984.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-january-sales-1984-online
Figgy Pudding
Round Table members parade a giant Christmas pudding in Kingsbridge, South Devon and raise money for charity. Silent documentary footage, 1961.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-kingsbridge-figgy-pudding-1961-online
Bridgwater Carnival
Gangs and masqueraders prepare floats for Guy Fawkes Night and the procession culminates in the unusual act of squibbing (multiple fireworks set off at once). Documentary, 1973.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-bridgwater-carnival-1973-online
