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VIDEO 4
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Beckenham becomes a Borough.

Part Four

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.

Continuing with Beckenham Baths and the water slide. The behind the scenes of the workings of the pump and filtering rooms.

Beckenham’s parks are showcased with Kelsey Park, Croydon Road Recreation Ground with bandstand, bowls, cricket, putting and tennis. Gardeners working on their allotments.

The old fire station with a crew on a demo in the yard and the engine going at speed along Bromley Road.

The episode ends with the Beckenham Cottage Hospital with its 50 beds.

This is the fourth in a series of 5 parts.