Welcome to the Plaza Theatre Romsey
An introduction to the history of the Plaza Theatre Romsey.
From its origins as a local cinema to the eventual purchase and conversion by amateur dramatic society R.A.O.D.S. in the early 1980's.
The film also gives a brief look at the society's history from its humble beginnings to the present day.
Restoring Romsey Plaza Theatre
Romsey Plaza Theatre will be refurbished and its pitched roof extended to prevent leaks, thanks to funding from Hampshire County Council. A Community Buildings Capital Fund grant of £25,000 has been given to Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatics Society for the major works. This tour of the Plaza Theatre shows which areas will be refurbished.
Ghostly table tipping at Romsey Plaza Theatre, movie by Penny Legg.MOV
Paranormal investigation by the Haunted Southampton team at the Plaza Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire, UK, overnight Saturday 15th/Sunday 16th May 2010. None of the four participants, 2 mediums and one Haunted Southampton investigator and one guest, around the table had had any previous success with table tipping and were amazed by what happened when they set up the table in the dressing room.
Penny Legg is researching for her forthcoming book, 'Haunted Southampton', and was a guest at the investigation. She filmed this event and can certify that there were no wires or strings, or any rational explanation as to how the table came to tip the way it does here.
Penny Legg - pennylegg.com
When We Are Married - Trailer
When We Are Married
By J B Priestley
In the heart of Northern England, three respectable couples, married on the same day, at the same church, and by the same vicar, join to clebrate 25 years of blissful matrimony. Or so they think... The happy celebrations are brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation. As the home truths fly like confetti and conjugal rights turn to farcical fights, an evening of sparkling comic mayhem erupts.With a photographer from the local paper due to arrive any second, a missing housekeeper, and a doorbell that won't stop ringing, can the three couples keep a lid on their embarassing secret?Set in the mid 1930s, this is a classic comedy that is a blessed union of laughs and surprises.
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'Vicars' Get-out Time-lapse
On 14th May, 2017, RAODS tore down the set of their very popular production of Don't Get Your Vicars In A Twist.
This was the last show before the auditorium 'goes dark' for 3 months, during which time it will be extensively refurbished.
Video by Chris Moses.
Journey through Romsey UK
Five minute journey through Romsey UK with commentary
RMVC Concert 15th July 2017
Romsey Male Voice Choir - Don't miss this fabulous concert
Queens Visit To Romsey (1957)
Unused / unissued material -
Romsey, Hampshire. The Queen and Prince Philip attend religious service in Romsey.
GV Procession, follow round when Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh pass on way to the Romsey Abbey. General shots of crowds. Two general views of Romsey Abbey. GV Crowd. CU Children waving flags. CU Flags flying over shops. CU Two little girls with flags. Crowd in square, decorated with bunting. Guard of Honour.
MS Queen arriving in square, being greeted by Lord Lt. Duke of Wellington and High Steward Lord Louis Mountbatten, followed by Duke of Edinburgh. GV Queen inspecting Guard of Honour. MS Lord Lieutenant Duke of Wellington and Earl Mountbatten with Lady Edwina Mountbatten walking into picture. MS Duke and Earl Mountbatten. Walking shot of Queen with Duke of Wellington. Crowd shots of children cheering and waving flags etc. MS Queen on dais. Queen and Duke arriving at Abbey for service. MS Brownies and Cub Scouts. Procession arriving at Abbey. Various shots of Queen planting Mulberry tree. Lord and Lady Mountbatten stepping forward, taking shovel from Queen and handing it to Duke who takes it and also plants tree.
GV Queen, Duke, Lord and Lady Mountbatten standing on steps of Broadlands. Various shots of Presentation of visiting Mayors and Councillors from Hampshire Boroughs. MS Queen and Duke, Earl and Lady Mountbatten and Mayor of Romsey, HC Mackrell. GV Party entering Broadlands. GV Broadlands.
Various shots inside Town Hall of Civic Exhibition. Queen and Duke looking at historic documents, display of Mountbatten robes etc., and of the Royal Charter, subject to the Celebration.
(Lav.) Old record suggests that material dates from around 06/04/1957.
FILM ID:2860.07
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Just A Tale
Christmas Concert 2004
Sun Kings at the Sun, Romsey.
The Sun Kings play on alternate Wednesday evenings at The Sun in Romsey, Hampshire, England.
Romsey War Horse Memorial Unveiled by Princess Anne - 2015
The Army Remount Service was established in 1887 to provide animals for military service. It played an important role in South Africa in the Boer War between 1899 and 1902, but it faced its major challenge in 1914 with the outbreak of World War I. Between the outbreak of war and Armistice in 1918, the Remount Service dealt with more than a million horses and mules in the United Kingdom, over half of which were imported from North America.
In order to handle these animals, a string of camps was set up across the country. The first of these was on the outskirts of Romsey. (There was another immediately north of Southampton at Swaythling.)
The Romsey camp was established at the summit of Pauncefoot Hill, in the vicinty of Ranvilles Farm and received its first horses in March 1915. By the end of the war it had processed about 120,000 or around 10% of the animals acquired by the Remount Service. Its primary function was to train horses and mules for war service. The camp at Swaythling was responsible for collecting them from camps all over England and shipping them to France.
The Romsey camp consisted of ten squadrons each containing 210 men; a headquarters unit and a veterinary hospital. The complement was 2101 men. In addition there were local civilian workers who undertook basic domestic duties. The camp had a canteen, a YMCA, reading rooms, a library, a hospital and its own Post Office.
horse
Some horses came from other camps in England, but those from North America were usually unloaded at Devonport and then came to Romsey by train. Since they were often semi-wild, their transit through the town centre from the railway to the camp must have been unpleasant for the residents.
On arrival the horses were rested in an enclosure known as the kraal and after two or three weeks, their training commenced. When ready, they were despatched to Southampton for service in Europe.
horse
This picture was kindly sent by John Fitch and includes his grandfather, Ernest Rex who served at Romsey Remount Depot. Waggoners at Romsey Remount Depot
This picture was kindly sent by John Fitch and includes his grandfather, Ernest Rex who served at Romsey Remount Depot.
Ernest Rex on horseback at Romsey Remount Depot
In 1918, Romsey camp was enlarged to handle demobilisation. This created disciplinary problems and Colonel Edward Sandars was appointed as Commandant there, because he had a good record for handling such problems.
His daughter Nancy who was born in 1914 remembers the camp and living at Romsey. She has provided some photographs of the family's time here and will be amongst the people attending the unveiling of the horse. To learn more about this distinguished lady, go to nancysandars.org.uk
Romsey the Movie
An hilarious flit through the story of Romsey with oodles of inaccuracy.
Some tea towels still available at Romsey Visitor Centre.
Royal Visit To Romsey (1957)
Unused / unissued material -
Romsey, Hampshire. The Queen presents Romsey with a 350th Anniversary Charter.
GV Guard of Honour, crowd in background. Various shots of crowd. Various shots of Queen arriving and of presentations. Various shots of Queen Elizabeth II inspecting Guard of Honour and walking back to dais. SV Mayor giving speech of Welcome to Queen, and presenting Queen with Address. Behind the Queen are Lord Louis Mountbatten and his wife Lady Edwina Mountbatten. MS Queen speaking, thanking Mayor HC Mackrell for address and for warm welcome in which we were received and of the 'great pleasure to be visiting Romsey, especially on such an occasion as the Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Grant of your Charter in Corporation. And look forward in joining in the service of Thanksgiving on this occasion in your ancient Abbey where we have so often worshipped... My husband and I take this opportunity of congratulating you on your achievement and of expressing our good wishes for the welfare, happiness and prosperity of the people of Romsey.' LS Queen on dais, crowds around stand cheering. LS Queen coming down steps. Overhead shots of crowd.
Various views of procession making its way to Romsey Abbey, crowds gathered on either side. GV Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh walking past cheering crowds on their way to the Abbey (Pamela Mountbatten is also seen in the procession). More shots of procession, pan up to people looking out of window, decorated with flags etc.
(Lav.) Old record suggests material dates from around 06/04/1957.
FILM ID:2860.01
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website.
Minack Caravans part 2
The caravan lands on The Minack Stage as part of the set for RAODS 2009 production of Third Week In August.
Walk The Test Way - Romsey Test Rotary
Dust off those boots and join us this October to walk the Test Way. Last year over 700 people took part and raised £75,000 for different charities. Video by copiaproductions.com
Romsey and my Sisters Place
Day trip down to Romsey and the Romsey Abby
Our family trip to Romsey Rapids
AV260/1 Colourful Romsey
This colourful film was made just after WWII and offers a unique insight into the Hampshire market town in colour.
This film is held at the Wessex Film and Sound Archive: and you can see full details of this item on our online catalogue. If you'd like to see it in full or order a copy simply contact us on enquiries.archives@hants.gov.uk