May be of interest to...

[tree_and_leaf]

... anyone who knows Oxford, whether in real life or in books. Or those who enjoy seeing images of the past. Or young men in well cut trousers falling out of punts.

The British Council brings us an archive film on Oxford, from 1941, though it reflects a pre-war world.

Lots of lingering shots of Oxford. And, for some reason, topless economists....

ETA: the other odd thing about that film is that I keep thinking I recognise people in it. Very peculiar!

Comments

[serriadh]

Is it Walton's Crown Imperial?

[naraht]

No. I've never played any Walton. I'm thinking Vaughan Williams.

[serriadh]

It sounds like Vaughan Williams, but I think it's something I've played and I've only played his Folk Song Suites. And I'm pretty sure it's not from those.

[naraht]

This is going to drive me nuts now!

[tree_and_leaf]

Delius?

[tree_and_leaf]

I thought it was V-W at first, but I don't think so - it sounds too thin, somehow?

[tree_and_leaf]

You were right! It's the Wasps Overture (a friend ID'd it on Facebook).

[serriadh]

Hurrah! Thanks for finding out.

[naraht]

Aha! Good for your friend.