British Pathe

Boat "Walks" On Water (1961)

Footage of hydrofoil speeding along river in Holland.

One Man Copter (1964)

A one man helicopter is demonstrated in Sydney, Australia

Plastic Bricks (1967)

Plastic bricks are used to build houses. London.

Aerotrain AKA French Aerotrain Clocks 235 Mph On Test Run (1967)

Test run of super fast train in...

Pour On Floors (1968)

Demonstration of new pour on flooring called 'Carazzo'. London.

Aerotrain (1969)

Prototype of French Jet Aerotrain. France.

Hop Picking Automation (1969)

Automated machines replace people - hop picking, Kent.

Folding Pram (1947)

Good space saving idea - the suitcase which folds out into a pram.

Mechanical Spade (1950)

New spade with mechanical prongs makes digging the garden easier. London.

New Style Lipstick (1948)

Girl demonstrating all in one lipstick mirror.

Stair Climbing Pram (1949)

New eight wheel prom can climb stairs without bumping.

Ellahamer Plane

Early aircraft, the Ellahamer triplane making many unsuccessful attempts to fly.

Wilbur Wright Le Celebre Aviateur

Wilbur Wright takes his plane for a trip.

Bicycles Of 1910

Various styles of multi-seater bicycle are demonstrated.

Plastic Maps (1947)

German newsreel about map making / cartography.

World's Largest Fire Escape (1950)

Demonstration of extendable ladder to be used by the fire brigade...

Secret Camera On Bicycle (1940-1949)

Man demonstrates small camera for taking secret pictures from a...

Automation Story (1956)

Demonstration of new electric typewriter and accounting machine at European...

Making Artificial Leather (1963)

Artificial leather making in Hungary.

Candle Making In Australia (1965)

Candles being made in Australia.

Revolving House (1964)

Unusual revolving house is built in Italy.

New Car Speed Warning System (1966)

New sound speed warning system fitted into a car.

Weight In Space (1969)

Scientists demonstrate how a magnet can suspend an object without the two things...

Hydro-Cycle (1910-1920)

Item showing a hydro-cycle.

Atlantic Paddle Boat (1920-1929)

Man with white hair and beard poses with others beside newly-invented paddle...

Rail Plane (1920-1929)

Footage of the new transportation invention the Rail Plane.

Bulldozer At Work. (1948)

Tractor bulldozer using large Firestone tyres at work.

Electric Car (1947)

An electric car or mini coach is demonstrated on the road.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 436 - Reel 1 Of 2 - Cave Ropemaker, Serpentine Rock And... (1963)

Out...

Golf Trainer (1964)

An item about Britain's first fully automated golf driving range.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 530 - Reel 2 Of 2 - Diving House And Synchronised... (1965)

Out...

Learn To Fly In Safety (1931)

A pilot in Surrey shows off a wonderful new flight simulator - using a...

Motor Cycle Gymnasts (1934)

Interesting display by the gymnasts on motorcycles in Munchen.

The Deep One (1930)

Inventor tries out his new deep sea diving suit.

A Motor Novelty (1921)

Cross between a car and a locomotive is presented to the camera.

A Camisole Novelty (1922)

Cute new device - a clip so that different coloured straps can be fixed to...

Radio Hat AKA Radlo Hat (1931)

A man at a bus stop tries out the new invention of the Radio hat.

Office Robots (1931)

Footage of several new inventions to help office staff.

A New Plane (1931)

Item showing a new plane with huge double hulls beneath the main body.

Armchair Cycling (1932)

A new kind of bicycle is taken for a spin in Paris.

Dangerous Dan (1932)

A small motor boat is given trials on large lake.

The Kiddies' Motor Wheel! (1927)

Great contraption - a motorised vehicle for children.

Elastic Floats (1933)

Footage of the new "Super Float" for seaplanes.

The Torpedo Tractor - A Novelty (1926)

New tractor which deals well with snowy conditions.

Invention (1929)

Nifty device for changing gramophone needles.

Golf Device (1928)

Short segment featuring a golf ball on elastic - to practice technique without having...

The Sail Prop (1931)

Unusual boat is demonstrated - it is powered by a propeller attached to a mast.