Southport’s Charity Fete (1918-1920)

Southport’s charity fete. Lancashire. Opens w/ shot of 1 team in tug of war in progress; Closer of same - the team seems to be losing - they are scooting forward. A woman in front has on a short skirt ! Fashion. CU group of people relaxing on the grass - soldiers and women; and young boy wearing Army hat. Shot of wounded soldier w/ arm in sling and the woman w/ the short skirt; walking across park toward cam;they walk past a bicycle; all decorated w/ flowers or something; lying on its side in the grass. Another brief shot tug of war. CU woman lights cigarette for wounded soldier. People reclining again. Couple again. Children w/ their prize - winning contest entry in Machines category - - a miniature ship (and sort of like a miniature float). Kids all in sailor costumes. 1 kid is sitting in boat; w/ legs down inside opening (maybe there are pedals inside ?)The couple again. Fairs; games. World War One; homefront. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV.