Ken Simmester
The purpose of this channel is to distribute the digitally remastered 8mm home movies that were taken by my dad, Ken Simmester and his brother Ron. With a few later taken films taken by myself. The earliest date back to 1963 and span up to the early 80's.
The films vary in duration and content. Many were shot in Hull and cover the Simmester family holidays, outings, weddings, christenings and lots more.
I have copied all of their films frame by frame to digital to preserve them and am now working my way through them, restoring colour, stabilising flicker and editing the bad joints. The added sound is to appease those who can’t watch silent movies, but to be honest, it doesn’t improve them.
Enjoy.
ENJOY
Hull Fishing Fleet - 1965 Ian Fleming and 1964 JM Barrie
Reel 08 Rons Holiday 1976
Reel 07H Ken and Elaines Wedding
Reel 07G Ted & Angies Wedding
Reel 07F Mally & Anns Wedding
Reel 07D Nana & Jims Homethorpe Party
Reel 07E Linda and Jims Wedding
Reel 07Ac Steve and Debbies Wedding
Reel 07Ab Kath and Craigs Wedding
Reel 07Aa Diane and Daves Wedding
Reel 05B Flamingoland
Reel 05A - Hull University Rag Parade 1964?
GeeUp 1920 x 1080
Ellies Holiday 1920 x 1080
Reel 04b Pretoria Street
Reel 04A Hull Fair 1962
Reel 03c Hessle Foreshore
Reel 02A Merrivale Model Village, Great Yarmouth
Reel 03A Scarborough 1963
Reel 01A London Zoo 1965