Beckenham becomes a Borough
Part One
This film is silent
This film was made in 1935 by the Beckenham Cine Society to mark Beckenham’s Charter; it reviews the public services that were provided within the Borough.
In this section there is footage of both the inside and outside of the old Town Hall that made way for Marks and Spencer’s car park in 1992. Images include a full Council Chamber meeting. Observations are made of the Council's road laying skills along with the workings of the Churchfields depot. It is fascinating to see old cars, steamrollers and what dustcarts looked like in 1935.
Roads featured are Wickham Road and way with the shops and the Chinese Garage. Cars drive down an almost empty High Street. You can even catch a glimpse of The Regal Cinema.
This is the first in a series of 5 parts.
