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Filming at Oakwood Grange
- When
- 14 October 1888
- Where
- Oakwood Grange, Roundhay
Louis Le Prince filmed family members in the garden at Oakwood Grange, Roundhay, on 14 October 1888, using his single-lens camera.
The event occurred at the home of Joseph and Sarah Whitley. Adolphe Le Prince assisted his father. The footage was recorded on Eastman paper film. The exact frame rate is disputed, with family claims of 12 fps versus modern analysis of 7 fps.
Sources
- Roundhay Garden Scene Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Louis Le Prince Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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