Bridgwater was once a very busy active town of which I was born and grew up in. Sadly now due to people either buying online or using the outer stores shops like the ones we see in this film has closed. I glad that this chap went out in the summer of 1985 to capture these wonderful moments of time for us all to treasure for many years to come.
Doesn't seem that long ago 35 years, the year I finished school at Blake, loved the senses at the train station, much has changed and much had not. Wonderful to watch. Thank you
Hi Robin, Great scenes from a bygone Bridgwater back in 1985, I can't believe how many shops have disappeared in those past few years. I too am a fan of the cine era. I now have two Tobin Tele-cine machines myself, they are excellent for transferring 8mm and super 8 films.Thanks for sharing some great memories. Julian Bishop
You can pick up the particular camera on ebay for about a fiver these days, it was very simple model. Back then, super 8mm was about £5 a film, now it's closer to £50 for the negative Vision stock, which can not be projected any way. For this film, we used 2 50ft reels, each only lasting just over 3 minutes. Filming wasn't cheap back then like it is now with phones etc.
Yes thank you, we made quite a few and you were in some of them. Yes that was Less on the bike and also if you look at the station... Andrew’s granddad is seen as the station master on his last day before retainment. Im afraid that Andy and I fell out so I am not speaking to him but can you tell Brenda that I lost my dad last Tuesday. Give my love to Sarah. In the mean time watch my film; Hate Thy Neighbor.. Sarah, Tiger the cat and Brenda have star billing. X
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Bridgwater was once a very busy active town of which I was born and grew up in. Sadly now due to people either buying online or using the outer stores shops like the ones we see in this film has closed. I glad that this chap went out in the summer of 1985 to capture these wonderful moments of time for us all to treasure for many years to come.
I agree. I wish I had filmed a lot more things like this, such as family and friends. When loved ones are gone, they are gone all but memories.
Doesn't seem that long ago 35 years, the year I finished school at Blake, loved the senses at the train station, much has changed and much had not. Wonderful to watch. Thank you
The fact that that school is still a thing loll
Hi Robin,
Great scenes from a bygone Bridgwater back in 1985, I can't believe how many shops have disappeared in those past few years. I too am a fan of the cine era. I now have two Tobin Tele-cine machines myself, they are excellent for transferring 8mm and super 8 films.Thanks for sharing some great memories. Julian Bishop
Halina very underated but very good quality out performing a lot of other cameras
You can pick up the particular camera on ebay for about a fiver these days, it was very simple model. Back then, super 8mm was about £5 a film, now it's closer to £50 for the negative Vision stock, which can not be projected any way. For this film, we used 2 50ft reels, each only lasting just over 3 minutes. Filming wasn't cheap back then like it is now with phones etc.
Fantastic to see the town as it was when i was 4 years old. Looks so bustling and friendly :-). Excellent film, thanks for uploading.
Back when Bridgwater was English.
Brought back many happy memories, Thank you for posting this.on here.
Was it shot with the halina that took 4 batteries ? They have better lenses then the later 2 batteries models
Robin, I am friend's with Andrew's sister, Sarah and I can remember you both making films. Lovely to see their Dad, Les, on his bike in this!
Yes thank you, we made quite a few and you were in some of them. Yes that was Less on the bike and also if you look at the station... Andrew’s granddad is seen as the station master on his last day before retainment. Im afraid that Andy and I fell out so I am not speaking to him but can you tell Brenda that I lost my dad last Tuesday. Give my love to Sarah. In the mean time watch my film; Hate Thy Neighbor.. Sarah, Tiger the cat and Brenda have star billing. X
fantastic forward thinking great post
The you for this amazing
very nice film, shows that Bridgwater has changed, but retained key elements recognisable over time. Sound edit a nice touch too
What a great film brought back many happy memories, thank you for posting this.
It is very enjoyable to be able to look back in time like this! Glad you made the film!
Damn, it used to be so busy. Now it's so dead.
I’m just so surprised at how clean it is compared to now lol.
Great video
Great film. Shame about the watermark!
Pure gold ,! 👍👍
That's really interesting what a change
wonderful memories xx
It's a nice look back spoilt by the watermark it would be better at the top or bottom
@@timsnaden8937 it stops people from shearing my personal original work uncredited.
love the video.
like the views of bridgwater 1985,I have subcribed to your channel
Nice one Robin !
jaysus man. only change is the cop shop has gone..nice vid. I was 20 at the time lol
Did you film thease
Yes I did
My name is Robin Haggett, Ian on fb
I am sure that homeless and addict people were about but we dont see them on the streets , where were they ?
How klong have you lived in Bridgwater since you were born ? If so what year lol
All my life
1967 my fb is Robin Haggett
brilliant film
I am guessing this was a Sunday in 1985
No. If memory serves me correctly we filmed from very early, 5am till through the whole day. It was filmed in one day. It was a Saturday.
Got anymore
why put the water mark across the whole screen grrrr. great video apart from that
I don’t know if you know about copyright but it can be a big issue these days in the internet world of copy and paste!
can't hardly see a difference !
Bridgewater has gotten worse lol
Most of these people are probably dead
If you're talking about the pensioners on the video you're probably right.