Reel Life – Paisley’s Home Guard digitised by Paisley Camcorder Club
Paisley’s Home Guard came to light as a result of the Paisley Camcorder Club’s efforts to preserve local screen history. It depicts Paisley’s own Dad’s Army!
06 Jul 2021
1935 King George V Celebration
Fun and games in Robertson Park to celebrate the jubilee of King Gorge V. Featuring Renfrew Burgh Band and Renfrew Pipe Band. Prizes given by Margaret Michie
05 Jun 2021
Victory Day Celebrations
One year after the war ended in 1946 this film shows the games that took place on the Babcocks Sports Grounds to celebrate the Allied Victory in WW2
Babcocks Boiler
Making of what was then the largest boiler to come out of Babcocks. Destined for Spain, a special ship came up the cart to ferry it away.
Renfrew Highland Games 1965
A rare view of the Renfrew Highland Games which took place on the playing fields in Moorpark on the King George V Memorial playing grounds
Tony Convery
The Tony Convery film uncovers some fantastic footage of a pristine Glasgow Airport from 1966, refitting of Queen Elizabeth at Greenock, Renfrew airport and the M8 under construction.
Bascule Bridge
Rare behind the scene view of Renfrew’s iconic bascule bridge one of only 2 in the world still operating.
Queens Visit to Renfrew - 1966
Queens Visit 1966: Visit by Queen Elizabeth 2nd to Renfrew. On the same day she and the Duke of Edinburgh visited India Tyres, Babcocks, Kilbarchan and the new TV Centre at Glashow University – so a busy day!
ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
This is our place. Places hold things. Things we said and did. Things we forgot we said and did. Things we’ve still to say and do.
19 May 2021
The Salmon are Back (Reeling Through the Years)
Working with Paisley Museum, Alex Cathcart made this fascinating and heart-warming film about the return of salmon to the upper Clyde.
07 Mar 2021
Memories of Renfrew Ferry (Reeling Through the Years)
This film remembers the Renfrew Ferry in its many guises, always a great trip across the water!
28 Feb 2021
Jack Wardrope Citizen Journalist (Reeling Through the Years)
Jack Wardrope was a well-known Buddie who documented many Paisley’s special occasions and events.
21 Feb 2021
A History of Paisley (Reeling Through the Years)
A film about the history of Paisley made by local teacher and filmmaker Falconer Houston in the early 1960’s
02 Feb 2021
Watch the Birdie: When the stars golfed at Renfrew
Watch The Birdie captures the excitement of locals as they watched the golf tournament held in August 1977.
25 Sep 2020
Screen Time
Screen Time is a short film that talks about the coronavirus lockdown and the impact that has had on people’s mental health. Similar in style to their award-winning debut film ‘The Brave’, Screen Time is a new Scottish poetic monologue that aims to reflect the experiences of many people during lockdown.
02 Sep 2020
A Lion Rose in Paisley - Willie Gallacher
Aug 12th 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of the passing of one of Paisley's best loved Buddies, Willie Gallacher.
12 Aug 2020
In the Frame
Paul Mothersole’s Hidden Railways which takes us back to the heyday of Paisley’s railways
16 Jul 2020
The Renfrew Rhymer: Walter McCorrisken
The Renfrew Rhymer is a new film on the life of Walter McCorrisken.
29 Jun 2020
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