A record of the Gateshead Games held at the Gateshead Stadium on the 27th June 1973. The film shows the arrival of the Mayor, Councillor Leslie Carr and other guests, views from various sporting events including children's competitions, and the Mayor presenting prizes. The film opens with the arrival of the Mayor, Councillor Leslie Carr, and other guest at the stadium. From the stands Mr Carr gives a speech to the crowds. General views of various events beginning with a man throwing a...

A record of the Gateshead Games held at the Gateshead Stadium on the 27th June 1973. The film shows the arrival of the Mayor, Councillor Leslie Carr and other guests, views from various sporting events including children's competitions, and the Mayor presenting prizes. The film opens with the arrival of the Mayor, Councillor Leslie Carr, and other guest at the stadium. From the stands Mr Carr gives a speech to the crowds. General views of various events beginning with a man throwing a discus. A sprint takes place along the track in front of the stands. A bicycle race follows around the circuit. A long distance race follows, with views of an athlete racing around the track. An athlete with long hair crosses the finish line in first place. There are views of a children’s race. The Mayor comes out onto the track and presents prizes to the winning children who are standing on a podium before posing for photographs. Prizes are presented to the adult winners. The film ends with the Mayor leaving the track.