Watch: How we did Christmas light switch-ons in 1963

Archive footage shows the intricate way of doing a Christmas light switch-on in 1963.

Courtesy of BBC Rewind, the footage shows giant hanging angels being illuminated in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

The angels were famous for being on display in Regent Street, London, during the festive season before being sold to form part of the Christmas display in Regent Street, Mansfield.

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