Spennymoor Urban District Council
Reference: UD/Sp Catalogue Title: Spennymoor Urban District Council Area: Catalogue Category: Local Authority Records Description: Marketing and Promotion
Covering Dates: 1932-1968
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Marketing and Promotion (Ref: UD/Sp)Advertisements (Ref: UD/Sp)Ref: UD/Sp 152
Spennymoor U.D.C. advertisement book, 11 January 1932-11 November 1968
(1 volume, leather, bound)
Promotional film (Ref: UD/Sp)Ref: UD/Sp 130'Come to S.W. Durham' (S.W. development joint committee), 1965
Promotional film by Turners Film Productions for South West Durham Development Joint Committee that documents the attractions of South West Durham as a place to live and work, and outlines the scope for industrial and commercial expansion. The film highlights the area's scenic beauty, country events, heritage, modern architecture, new amenities, educational opportunities, new industries and responsiveness to change. Includes shots of the Shildon-based company Astraka Furs known for its luxurious fur coats, and also faux fur clothing.
A copy of this film has been digitised by the North East Film Archive, and is available on their website: http://www.yorkshirefilmarchive.com/film/come-south-west-durham-1
(1 film, colour, sound, 16mm)