Friends of Crimea Street Films
A warm Northern welcome to all our visitors
Celebrating the films 1957 - 1966Established in 1973, the Friends of Crimea Street Films (FCSF) exists to celebrate the pictures made during a 9-year period in the late 50's/early 60's.These were unapologetically Northern, black and white films that captured a period in history when so much was changing not only in Britain but across the world.Alongside other 'kitchen sink' dramas of the time, Alistair Dunmore and his team brought picture house goers a realism that remains powerful to this day.Every month we reflect on five of them and bring background information, images, profiles and nuggets of information.We hope you enjoy exploring our new website!
Why not join FCSF?It is completely free and all members receive:Our quarterly newsletterA digital membership cardAccess to a friendly communityIf you are already a fan of the films, the 1950s/1960's or even the North of England, just click on the image and send us your details.We hope to meet you soon.
Ask Us AnythingWhatever your question, we would love to hear from you and we publish some of the best on our Postbag page.Whether you are just discovering the films or a long-term aficionado, everyone is welcome to contribute.And of course, if we don't have the answer, you can be sure one of the other members will.It never ceases to amaze us how much collective knowledge we have.Also, if you have any suggestions or comments about our new website, we would love hear your thoughts.
Questions come from all over the world and cover a wide range of topics.They include asking about:specific locationsactors' profilesbloopersgossipInformation about the areas nowfun factsand so much more...Click on the publicity shot of Jean and June from 1962 to dive in.
We also offer a selection of memorabilia and fine art each month for the five films in focus.Ranging from ceramic mugs, handy coasters & unique glass chopping boards to exclusive designs from Yard & Ginnel.These include one-off framed originals, faithful reproductions of Reg Baines' superb posters and now the Northern Deco interpretations by Olive James.Feel free to browse and every purchase helps us to maintain the site and keep going for another 50+ years.
