We’re in the middle of finalising dates and locations for our fifteen special archive film screenings to take place early in 2011 through Herefordshire and Shropshire. Courtesy of Huntley Film Archive’s YouTube Channel here is one item that is likely to feature in the programme. Technology, fashion, glamour, fast cars, fine wines, succulent dishes, it’s all there for the taking in 1960s Leominster, according to the cinema advertising, anyway.
Unsurprisingly the shops are no longer as they were. Here is the previous home of Leominster Electrics, 35-37 High Street:
Meanwhile Longleys at 36 West Street is now a paint shop:
Do you remember seeing this reel in the cinema? We’d love to hear from you if you have any information relating to any of the ads or the people or businesses in them. Please add your comment or use the Contact e-mail address in the sidebar to get in touch.
Tags: archive, Babycham, cinema advertising, film, film archives, Flicks in the Sticks, Herefordshire, Huntley Archives, Leominster, Shropshire
