Informal Film Show
Featuring photographs of local interest from THE CHAPMAN COLLECTION.
* Entertainments * Military * Repertory Company * Bands * Public Services *
Bernard Chapman, now in his 89th year, is the 4th generation of Chapman photographers. The company started in 1863 although there is a note in Bernard's Great Grandfather's diary that in 1859 he received 7shillings and six pence for 'photography'. 7/6 is the equivalent of 37.5 of today's pennies! The collection consists of about 1,400 photographs and were put into albums by Bernard in 1963 although it took him 3 ½ years to complete. It is a history of Dawlish from 1863 up to 1963 and covers all aspects of life in the town. Some of the photos are of great importance and not just to Dawlish.
Admission free but retiring collection in aid of the Theatre Development Fund.
Bar open at 7.30pm, Presentation commences at 8.00pm.