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"Smash ... But Impossible To Grab"! (1932)

Demonstration of new anti theft device - throw a brick...

MECHANICAL EL

Mechanical El (1932)

A mechanical elephant takes a stroll in a park and meets a real one.

A MAMMOTH OF THE AIR

A Mammoth Of The Air (1921)

Huge Caproni flying boat is shown from various angles.

THE HORSE A THING OF THE PAST SOON

The Horse A Thing Of The Past Soon (1925)

Mechanical road cleaners and ploughs could make horse...

BRAKE TESTING

Brake Testing (1954)

Testing centre in Kenilworth for motor cars. London.

NUFFIELD TENDER

Nuffield Tender (1954)

A nuffield tender is used in research test to reduce noise in Morris cars, Oxford.

WORKERS AND MACHINES; 1918   aka AGRICULTURE IMPLEMENTS

Workers And Machines; 1918 AKA Agriculture Implements (1914-1918)

Various scenes of man and farm...

 

 

FRENCH 11

French 11" Gun (1914-1919)

French artillery load guns.

MECHANICAL TRENCH DIGGING

Mechanical Trench Digging (1910-1919)

Footage of mechanical trench digger in action.

 MECHANICAL TRENCH DIGGER

Mechanical Trench Digger (1914-1918)

French soldiers using mechanical trench digger during WW1.

INDUSTRIAL NEWS SUPPLEMENT  SODA WATER FACTORY

Industrial News Supplement Soda Water Factory (1920-1939)

Good footage of Schweppes soda water...

THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  - Reel 8

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 8 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 2 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 3 (1935)

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THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR  aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  Reel 6

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 6 (1935)

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ACOUSTIC CHAMBER

Acoustic Chamber (1962)

A look inside an acoustic chamber where electrical sound equipment is tested.

THE GENTLE ART OF SEA CYCLING

The Gentle Art Of Sea Cycling (1924)

Strange cycling machines for moving through the sea are...

REME TRAILER

Reme Trailer (1949)

This is a short trailer film about joining the Royal Electrical and Mechanical...

MECHANICAL MULE - NEW EQUIPMENT FOR ARMY

Mechanical Mule - New Equipment For Army (1954)

New 'mule-like' army vehicle overcomes the tough...

GIANT CONVEYOR CARRIES BALES A MILE

Giant Conveyor Carries Bales A Mile (1914-1918)

Good shots of cotton processing in United States of...

THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  reel 1

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 1 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 2 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 3 (1935)

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THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  - reel 4

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 4 (1935)

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THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  - reel 5

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 5 (1935)

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THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  - reel 6

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 6 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 7 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 4 (1935)

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The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Reel 5 (1935)

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PETROL TESTS

Petrol Tests (1952)

Research engineers test new types of petrol.

PIPE LAYING

Pipe Laying (1957)

A story about the processes involved in laying a gas pipe through the countryside.

BEARD RESEARCH

Beard Research (1959)

Scientists use complex equipment to do research on shaving - unfortunately, no...

TV T.V. CAMERA HELPS BUILDING

Tv T.V. Camera Helps Building (1959)

TV camera is used for inspection of holes - prevents workers...

GLIDING beware - other Colour Pics share this title

Gliding Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1956)

Film about gliding. Great shots of...

FLORAL CLOCK

Floral Clock (1956)

Mr René Marchand, Swiss watchmaker, presents his creation - a chiming floral clock.

SLATE QUARRY beware - other Colour Pics share this title

Slate Quarry Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1962)

An item about the world's...

PARKING METERS

Parking Meters (1965)

Story of the making of parking meters of the 1960's - great reminder of 'good old...

MECHANICAL COAL HANDLING

Mechanical Coal Handling (1963)

Mechanical Coal Handling Exhibition is held at Marylebone, London.

NEW PARKING GADGET

New Parking Gadget (1955)

Cap Mechanical Car Parking System in operation.

THE ROMANCE OF THE MOTORCAR   aka THE MOTORCAR AND ITS MECHANISM  - reels 9 & 10

The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reels 9 & 10 (1935)

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BULLNOSE MORRIS RALLY

Bullnose Morris Rally (1958)

A rally of vintage Bullnose Morris cars takes place at Woburn Abbey.

POSTAL AUTOMATION

Postal Automation (1956)

New inventions of the Post Office Research Department: letter sorting machine...

MODERN SCALES

Modern Scales (1958)

Scales are not just for cooking but are also scientific tools as this item about...

TESTING AERO TYRES aka DUNLOP AERO TYRE, TESTING AERO TYPES

Testing Aero Tyres AKA Dunlop Aero Tyre, Testing Aero Types (1958)

A look inside the Dunlop...

FIRE RESEARCH

Fire Research (1961)

An informative item about research into the spread of fire in modern tower blocks.

ROAD RAILERS aka LAND ROVER ROAD-RAIL VEHICLE

Road Railers AKA Land Rover Road-Rail Vehicle (1961)

With caterpillar tracks and bogie wheels, the...