Part of the Freeman Collection, this home movie contains footage a boat trip, Billy Smarts Circus visiting Bridlington in August, and the Grand Bed Race. The film opens with two boys playing by the river. There are birds flying and a shot of a country lane. Next there are gliders who are taking off and landing. Boats sail along the river, and at Foxton Top Lock, boats make their way through the locks. There is also a shot of the bridge that goes over the river. Billy Smart's Circus...

Part of the Freeman Collection, this home movie contains footage a boat trip, Billy Smarts Circus visiting Bridlington in August, and the Grand Bed Race. The film opens with two boys playing by the river. There are birds flying and a shot of a country lane. Next there are gliders who are taking off and landing. Boats sail along the river, and at Foxton Top Lock, boats make their way through the locks. There is also a shot of the bridge that goes over the river. Billy Smart's Circus Bridlington August 12-17: A circus tent has been set up for the "Billy Smart's Circus," and there is a parade of floats with acts from the circus as well as animals including elephants. Next is the Grand Bed Race Start. Participants have gathered to race beds on wheels. They are all dressed in costume as they race the beds down the track. The film closes at the Grand Bed Race Finish.