Celebrating Charles Chislett

Charles Chislett (28th June 1904 – 5th August 1990) was a bank manager from South Yorkshire with an abiding love for the medium of film and a passion for recording the lives of people and communities in his local area. His collection of 101 films, mostly directly relating to Yorkshire, but including many travelogues from around the world, were donated to the Archive by his daughter, Rachel Williams, in 1993. Together, they constitute one of the most significant collections held in our vaults.

On 14th November 2024, Rotherham District Civic Society recognised and celebrated this exceptional filmmaker with the unveiling – by Charles’ daughter, Rachel – of a blue plaque at the building which bears his name: the Charles Chislett Centre, part of Kimberworth Park Community Partnership.

Archive Manager Graham Relton was honoured to represent YFA and NEFA at this auspicious occasion, screening an edited compilation of Charles’ films.

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