ATV Today: 25.10.1967: Tyseley Pet Store

Summary

A pet shop run by Brian Williams at Tyseley in Birmingham that supplies exotic animals from all parts of the world.

Year:

1967

Duration:

0:04:53

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Exterior shot of Tyseley Pet Stores Ltd on Warwick Road at Tyseley. Views of exotic animals in cages with a commentary from firm's owner Brian Williams who is also seen tending to some of the creatures including monkeys, birds and bear cubs. He talks about his import and export business, his work with film and television studios and the zoo trade. We also see larger animals including elephants which are kept in the grounds of his home at Balsall Common. The final shot shows a boy holding a plastic bag containing a goldfish as the firm also operates as a public pet store.


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