The Way To Wimbledon - Record E (1954)

Continued. c. 1954 Covers removed from Tennis court at Wimbledon. People move folded wooden chairs and pile them up. Workman carrying block of ice into building. Waiters carrying trays. C/U feet. Troops lining up against wall. Empty stand. Wimbledon clock (it shows 12 O’clock). Colonel Macaulay in his office. People allowed in through turnstiles and gates. Some run to get the best place in the stands. People hand over coins as they go through the turnstiles. People move quickly past the left luggage area. More people stream through the gates. People moving to obtain the best views of the courts. The terraces fill up (Really nice sequence). C/U notice saying “Information“. The camera tracks down to young woman asking questions . The assistant points to a spot on a photographic map of the club. Young girl puts stamp on post card at Wimbledon Post Office (GPO General Post Office) symbol on the wall). She posts her card. Programme seller at work. People hiring cushions to soften the seats. Stands half full