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Severn Bore (1949)

People come out to witness the River Severn Bore, a wave which causes the river to...

River Police (1949)

A re-enactment of a recent crime shows effectiveness of River Police on the Thames.

Hindu's Holy River (1937)

Masses of Hindu pilgrims coming to river Ganges to bade in its Holy water.

Washing Day! (1935)

Peasant women do their washing in the River Mondago, Portugal.

The Danube Frozen (1939)

Footage of the River Danube frozen - Central Europe.

The Severn Bore (1939)

Good footage of the Severn Bore phenomenon.

Japanese Water Sports (1940)

The Japanese enjoy swimming, diving and angling.

Canoes Ride Rapids (1959)

German canoeists ride the rapids of the Rur River.

Good For Travel - New Mini Hydrofoil (1966)

High speed mini hydrofoil tested on the river Thames.

Punting (1946)

Punting might be harder then it looks - shows this little film.

Snow Bathing In Czechoslovakia (1947)

Two madcap Czechs go for a swim in icy water.

For This Year's Boat Race! (1932)

The Cambridge University rowing team in training for the boat race.

Canoe Race (1952)

Annual canoe river race in central France.

Robert Ashley (1938)

Baritone Robert Ashley sings 'Deep Dream River'.

Like A Giant "Meccano" (1933)

More work on the wonderful new Bridge over the River Tees.

Arctic Europe (1933)

Ships break the ice on a frozen river in Germany.

Boon To Motorists (1936)

A new road bridge is under construction over the Forth at Kincardine, Scotland....

Boat Race Excitement (1935)

A Mediaeval boat race with a twist that takes place on the River Arno.

"Majestic With Her Swelling Sails" (1931)

Sailing barges race on the River Thames.

International Motor Boat Race On The Seine (1937)

Speedboat race on Seine in the centre of Paris.

The Water Walker (1934)

Footage of a new invention being demonstrated of water waders with lifebelt...

600 Gallons A Minute (1943)

Firemen displays at the Brisbane River and in Sydney.

More Power For France (1946)

Dam across River Cere will provide electricity for France's population.

New Bridge For Rome (1939)

Footage of the construction of the a new bridge to be built in Rome, Italy.

Piedmont AKA News From All Over (1949)

The River Po breaks its banks and floods surrounding villages.

Thames Tunnel Halves Meet (1959)

Construction of Dartford Tunnel - Kent and Essex ends of tunnel meets.

Eels Issue Title Is Look Out (1943)

Eels caught in River Severn are placed in other rivers to breed -...

Holy Ganges (1955)

Hindu pilgrims flock in thousands to the river Ganges for the traditional bathing...

Big River Diversion (1964)

The South Saskatchewan River is being diverted and a large lake created in...

Jumbo Barge (1968)

The 1000 ton barge 'Meridian' sails up river Thames. London.

Where There's A Wheel (1943)

British soldiers having fun on leave in Egypt.

Roma AKA Rome Under Snow (1932)

Street scenes of Rome as the snow falls.

Repairing Roof Of Cologne Cathedral (1946)

Workers repair roof of Cologne cathedral. Germany.

Clearing The River Rhine (1947)

Debris is cleared from the Rhine in Germany.

First Span Of New Hawkesbury Bridge (1945)

First span of a new bridge across Hawkesbury river is...

Australia's New Tasman Bridge (1964)

A new bridge is opened over the Derwent River in Hobart,...

New Bridge In Czechoslovakia. (1967)

New suspension bridge in Czechoslovakia

Norfolk Broads (1970-1979)

Various travelling shots from boat on the Norfolk Broads.

Snake Catchers Are Nonchalant (1949)

Snake catchers picking up snakes in Australian jungle.

Australian Gold Town (1967)

Abandoned Australian gold town of Sofala.

Yachting AKA Holiday Sport (1952)

People racing small yachts on the River Thames.

Woman Harbourmaster (1961)

Agnes Russell, the only female harbourmaster in Britain, goes about her work.

"... But Someone Must Have Told The Fish!" (1933)

Anglers parade through Paris before lowering...

All Quiet On The "Battle Of The Barges" Front! (1933)

Canal workers' threatened strike ends and...

"The Battle Of The Seine" (1933)

Barge workers use their boats to block the River as part of a strike.

Dublin Only - For Headship Of River (1934)

Headship of the river rowing race at Oxford.

Round The Mouse (1934)

The annual Thames barges race.