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Barge Folk (1920-1929)

Investigation of living on barges from the simple to the ostentatious.

Medway Barge Race (1951)

Good footage of the Medway barge race in progress, Gillingham, Kent.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 475 - Reel 2 Of 2 - Barge Restaurant (1964)

Cuts (rushes, out takes)...

The Bargees' "Cowes" (1928)

Sailing barges race on the Thames Estuary at Gravesend.

Round The Mouse (1934)

The annual Thames barges race.

Canal Locks (1924)

Various shots of a new type of canal lock - barge seen moving through the lock.

Fishing Championship (1920)

A look at an angling competition on the River Weaver in Cheshire.

Just Barging Along! (1934)

Passengers are taken down the River Traun on a large barge.

Red Sails AKA Sailing Barge (1947)

Men at work on sailing barge making its way out to sea.

Coaching Barge (1951)

"Leviathan" the new coaching barge for oarsmen makes its first outing in Oxford.

Paddle Houseboat (1962)

A paddle driven houseboat sets off on its journey along the canal.

Pirates At Bridlington (1934)

Rag Day at Bridlington Regatta - people having fun being pirates for a...

London's Own Regatta (1926)

Rowing regatta on River Thames at Embankment.

December Is Summertime (1926)

Australian Henley-style regatta on River Yarra.

Barge Racing On The Medway AKA Medway Sailing Barges (1952)

Old fashioned barges race along the...

Swimming Pool On Barge (1969)

Barge converted into swimming pool. Wijchen, Holland.

The Little Boats' Day (1930-1939)

Dinghies racing on the River Thames.

Henley Preview AKA Henley Regatta Preview (1967)

Scenes from Henley Regatta

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 450 - Reel 2 Of 2 - Operation Flat Earth And Mexican... (1963)

Out...

Tidworth Tattoo (1934)

Sneak preview at Tidworth Tattoo rehearsals.

Home Fleet At Torbay (1934)

Visitors Day on HMS Nelson during Torbay Regatta attracts crowds.

Canal Cruise (1953)

Viscount St. David runs barge trips from London to Middlesex.

Thames Barge Race (1953)

'Sara' wins the Thames barge race - the first held since the end of the war.

Glamorous Henley-On-Yarra (1946)

Henley Regatta in Melbourne, Australia.

Barge Restaurant (1964)

A barge named Pretoria is salvaged in Suffolk and taken to London where it is...

Showing The Best Way Home (1930)

The King's Bargemaster, Bill East, shows Cambridge cox, R. E....

Robert Layton (1933)

Good footage of character singer Robert Layton singing 'Lighterman Tom'.

Camera Club In Cairo Issue Title Is Blitz And Pieces (1941)

Aussie soldiers' camera club sight...

Canal Barge (1954)

A trip along the Regent's Canal from Paddington to Camden Town.

River Scenes (1960-1969)

Various shots of fun on the river - punting, canal barges, sunbathing on the...

Goggle Dog (1963)

Quirky item about a vintage car enthusiast that takes his dog motoring wearing...

River Thames AKA French Teachers' Visit To The Thames Issue Title Is So This Is... (1939)

Group...

Olympia - London - National Boat Show (1955)

The first National Boat Show is held at London's...

News From America (1963)

News from America - artificial ski-run, new suspension bridge, and small...

Little Venice Duplicate Transfer (1959)

A look at the pleasure cruising around picturesque Little...

Little Venice (1959)

A look at the pleasure cruising around picturesque Little Venice.

Market Day (1931)

Nice footage of Dutch folk in traditional dress on market day in Middelburg.

Thames Regatta (1968)

Colour item showing boats in the Thames Regatta. London.

Canal Cruise AKA River Boat (1957)

Starting from Oxford this shows a trip down the scenic canals of...

Pub Signs Issue Title Is On The Spot (1940)

Historic and traditional pub and inn signs in London and...

Eventful River (1950-1959)

Long documentary about life on and around the River Thames.

I Was At School In France - Reel 1 & 2 (1940-1949)

Second World War propaganda - pre-war France is...