A film about Kingston as told through the Surrey Comet's 160-year-old archives will be shown at the Rose Theatre as part of Heritage Open Days weekend.

Kingston: The Way We Were is a 50-minute documentary combining stories from the newspaper's archives with photos and old cine film.

Among the many topics covered are the coming of the railway, the opening of the electric tramway, the problems caused by motor cars on the borough's ancient streets and the joyous scenes as tolls were removed from Kingston Bridge.

There are also sections on Charter Day festivities in Surbiton and New Malden, the visit of King George VI and Coronation Day parties for Elizabeth II.

The film also covers the borough's substantial contribution to the Second World War effort, and the destruction wrought on the borough by German bombs.

Narrated by actor Howard Ellison, Kingston: the Way We Were is a fascinating look at a century of life in the Royal Borough.

The Surrey Comet will be screening the film at the Rose Theatre throughout Heritage Open Days, which begin tomorrow, September 11 until Sunday, September 14.

Visit the theatre's upper circle floor, above the Rose's own Galsworthy World War One exhibition, to watch the film between 10am and 6pm over the next four days.

You will also be able to order a copy of the DVD (priced £15.50) for home use.

For more information, call the Surrey Comet on 020 87226313 or email ross.logan@london.newsquest.co.uk