Re: The Gilg Expedition - 80th Anniversary
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 1:11 am
Derek,
Thanks for that. I know just the man for the task - Andrew Gilg. You have seen how much work and energy he has put in to transcribe his father's diary. If you e-mail me the pertinent contact details and a gamer plan, I will forward to Andrew, light the blue touch paper and retire! These cine films were only loaned to ITV, so they are rightfully Andrew's now. That should give him some leverage.
These original cine films were frail even when the programme was made, but with modern techniques and digital processing, I am very hopeful that if they can be found, most if not all of the content can be saved for posterity. Incidentally, Andrew and his family are joining us again at our Summer Rally in July - at Prescott where Andrew will again Present the Gilg Trophy (a replica of the serpent mascot worn by his father car on the expedition and awarded to the Minor driven the furthers to the weekend) the and helping to marshal on Sunday.
PS - Spare copy of M 149 for Brian Demaus will be on the way to you Tuesday (also a holiday here this weekend - Memorial Day on Monday).
Thanks for that. I know just the man for the task - Andrew Gilg. You have seen how much work and energy he has put in to transcribe his father's diary. If you e-mail me the pertinent contact details and a gamer plan, I will forward to Andrew, light the blue touch paper and retire! These cine films were only loaned to ITV, so they are rightfully Andrew's now. That should give him some leverage.
These original cine films were frail even when the programme was made, but with modern techniques and digital processing, I am very hopeful that if they can be found, most if not all of the content can be saved for posterity. Incidentally, Andrew and his family are joining us again at our Summer Rally in July - at Prescott where Andrew will again Present the Gilg Trophy (a replica of the serpent mascot worn by his father car on the expedition and awarded to the Minor driven the furthers to the weekend) the and helping to marshal on Sunday.
PS - Spare copy of M 149 for Brian Demaus will be on the way to you Tuesday (also a holiday here this weekend - Memorial Day on Monday).