A Rush Industry Not In . (1933)

“The Cottage was a thatched one“... the work as ancient as the sands of weaving...“ L/S of a group of elderly women working outside an old building. C/U of a bundle of rushes. “...and plaiting...“ C/U of hands plaiting the rush as it hangs down from the side of the building. “...and coiling...“ C/U of a basket being made. “...and trimming...“ C/U of the finished basket - complete with lid - being trimmed. “...provide ideal home work for the womenfolk of old St work without a “rush“. C/U of variety of baskets and rugs made by the crafts women. C/U of one of the baskets. Various baskets are shown to the camera. L/S of the women packing their wares into a buggy pulled by a horse. Was an item in Eve's Film Review issue number 650. Note: not specified if this is St Leonards in Buckinghamshire, Dorset or East Sussex. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTER