Chichester (1942)

Chichester.
West Sussex.
Various shots of the 11th century Norman cathedral. M/S of the spire built in 1500 A.D. M/S of the old gateway. Various shots of the Dean. Various shots of 12th century St. Mary's Hospital. Camera pans along main street and up bell tower. L/S cricket match in Priory park. M/S Grey Friar's chapel. M/S's of wooded road with old houses.
Amendment October 2011:
A viewer has written in to point out that this reel actually shows the Market Cross when referring to the Cathedral bell tower. The bell tower, which stands alone from the cathedral, can be briefly glimsped in the background of one of the shots.
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[@colinwells1076]

This is brilliant footage of an historic town. Thank you

[@frederickhewlett9044]

I remember it so well