Mahe, Seychelles in the 1970s

Taken by Rupert Kelway Bamber using 8mm film reels in the 1960s and 1970s and converted in 2012 to DVD in Switzerland. The film reels were in a poor state.

[@regisd6783]

Having lived on Praslin where we had no electricity until very late I would give anything to experience just 1 more day to live in those times. Life was so bliss!

[@ronnyalbert2883]

Thanks for those people who had preserved these documents all these years ago. ❤😂

[@ronnyalbert2883]

To day it's a piece of gold.❤😢

[@Capt_Tuch]

Thanks for sharing theses priceless videos

[@YacintheMarianne]

Thanks I really enjoyed going back to the 70s

[@pamelamadeleine7731]

Priceless ..... for our little ones ... good to know the beginning of such a long journey

[@rootsseychelles]

Beautiful footage of Seychelles!

[@JohnAllen407]

God bless my home the land that I love Seychelles in my heart for ever

[@andrewandalisonchapman4124]

My childhood up in San Souci…..

[@jadeldain7301]

And now our beautiful island is new York. Sad

[@SandraVolcere]

Dear David,
I was wondering can I possibly use a very short clip from your film for my university assignment? I would credit you of course.
Thank you
Sandra

[@davidhug8164]

Hi Sandra. Yes, of course. Are you also aware of the Facebook groups "Seychelles Past" and others where you can find more? Mike Butt also has an extensive collection. Regards,
David.

[@SandraVolcere]

Thank you so much. I’m not aware of that group but I shall now have a look at their page.

[@SandraVolcere]

I shall also check out Mike Butt’s collection.

[@SandraVolcere]

Thanks again.

[@nicholasbalette6354]

I was not even born at that time 😂

[@usilverboy]

I know a few family members in this video. Would really like to find out more about how you got.this video. My mum heard about it and I showed it to her. And featured are my aunt and uncle at a very young age. Please contact me on [e-mail] and I can give you more detail of the video.