Tie Collector (1953)

Tie collector. Oxford, Oxfordshire. Exterior M, S s of The Bear Inn pub with model of bear chained to a pole. M, S as Percy Abbs goes inside. Interior M, S of saloon where he orders a drink. C, U publican Alan Course pointing to his tie and the collection he has amassed. Alan holds up rear side of Percy s tie as he explains that he wants to cut the end off. C, U as he cuts the tie with a pair of scissors. M, S as he folds paper round one end of the tie. C, U man in corner of bar, smiling, he points to his open necked shirt. C, U as Percy signs piece of paper attached to his tie cutting. The landlord then takes it away and places a jar of free ale on the counter. C, U Percy smiling and drinking. M, S landlord hanging up the clipping on the end of a long row of others. C, U other clippings Olympic Games 1952. The Handlebar Club. International Tie. Others include British Racing Drivers Club and Ilkley Various shots of the rows of ties. M, S of Alan drawing a pint of beer and smil