SCHOOLCHILDREN last week (March 12) began filming a documentary-drama about a famous Zeppelin airship visiting Keighley.

The Hindenburg passed low over Keighley in 1936 to drop a wreath in memory of First World War German prisoners there are locally.

Children from Keighley’s three Roman Catholic primary schools, St Anne’s, St Joseph’s and Our Lady of Victories, are researching and filming different aspects of the visit.

This includes the story of two boys filmed for Movietone News laying flowers at the German soldiers’ grave in Morton cemetery, a film shown around the world in 1936.

The modern-day children are working with Mark Waddington and Malcolm Hanson, of Brilliant Work, the company overseeing the project.

Mr Hanson said: “St Joseph’s and St Anne’s were given research tasks to perform before filming could begin, and what they came up with amazed us.

“Not only have they tracked down people who actually witnessed the Hindenburg’s passing, but also descendents of the two boys, all who have agreed to be interviewed.”

The new film will feature interviews, footage of the Hindenburg’s fly-over, and re-enactments of the stories.

The film will be premiered on July 7 at the Picture House cinema as part of Keighley Festival.