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Pigeon Post (1952)

Pigeon post is used to introduce Burl Ives to members of London stage and press.

Harlem Table Eaters (1952)

Lockjaw Jackson of the Harlem Blackbirds lifts tables with his teeth. London.

Walking Backwards (1952)

Footage of backwards walking world champion, Sussex.

Children's Fashions (1952)

Footage of durable clothing being tested by small children. London.

Taxi Ride (1952)

Good footage of speeded up taxi journey in and around London.

Shoe Repairs (1952)

Footage of shoe repair shop in which customers can repair own shoes. Essex.

Boy Lorry Driver (1952)

Four year-old boy feeds hens with the aid of small motor vehicle. Langley, Kent.

Movable Wardrobe (1952)

Footage of wardrobe with wheels being moved. London.

Wolf Rock Lighthouse (1952)

Good footage of relief boat arriving at Wolf Rock Lighthouse in Cornwall.

Tutti Men (1952)

Nice footage of Hocktide celebrations in Hungerford, Berkshire.

Billiards (1952)

One armed billiard player demonstrating skills on table. Richmond, Surrey.

Mechanical Seagull (1952)

Footage of mechanical seagull being demonstrated by inventor William Howard,...

Wedding Rehearsal (1952)

Good footage of wedding rehearsal in Norton, Letchworth

Animal Blessing (1952)

Footage of animal blessing ceremony at church in Hereford.

Positised Socks (1952)

Footage of sock being treated in liquid rubber to prevent shrinkage. Welwyn Garden...

Fasting Man (1952)

Jack Wafer attempting to break world record for fasting in Sussex.

Pringle Fashions (1952)

Excellent footage of fashion display on Wimbledon Common in London.

Bus Destination Blinds (1952)

Destination of destination signs being made at factory in Elstree,...

Vernier Hat Fashions (1952)

Footage of latest hat fashions designed by Madame Vernier. London.

Latex Castings (1952)

Latex moulded is demonstrated at workshop in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.

Chimps Charm School (1952)

Nice footage of Chimpanzee being given educational lesson at London Zoo.

Stills Session (1952)

Models pose for Christmas and Easter photographs, Elstree in Hertfordshire.

Comet School (1952)

Footage of training for air hostesses in Hertfordshire.

Window Display (1952)

Good footage of window displays being made in workshop in London.

Plywood (1952)

Good footage of Plywood being made at factory in Barking in Essex.

Cable Railway (1952)

Good footage of cable car trip up the Austrian mountains in Kitzbuhel.

The Aerial Ortons (1952)

Excellent footage of the acrobatic duo the Aerial Ortons performing at...

Kingston Garden (1952)

Model roadway for children's go-carts at park in Kingston, London.

Stage Coach (1952)

Good item about stage coach journey from London to Southampton.

Venice Film Festival (1952)

Film stars Richard Todd and Veronica Hurst tour around Venice, Italy.

Queen's Messenger Story (1952)

A look at the work of a Foreign Service Messenger as he makes a trip to...

Aerial Cyclists (1952)

Drama as one of the Metelrich brothers is injured during their high wire cycle...

Modern Furniture (1952)

A look at modern chair designs by Dennis Lennon. London.

Self-Hypnotist (1952)

Item showing self-hypnotist Rodinos during his act. Old Compton St. London.

"Woman's Own" Story (1952)

A behind the scenes look at the editor's role in "Woman's Own" magazine....

Madeira Colour Supplement (1952)

"Woman's Own" models explore Madeira during their fashion shoot on the...

Cycle Polo (1952)

Middlesex take on Hampshire in a game of cycle polo. Watford. Hertfordshire.

Abbey Art Centre (1952)

All sorts of artists gather at the Abbey Art Centre and Museum in New Barnet....

Cats' Home (1952)

Item showing a cats' home in Thornton Heath, and pulley system for cat in Wimbledon.

Steel-Capped Boots (1952)

George Denton tests durability of steel-capped shoes by having them run over...

Titfield Thunderbolt (1952)

An old engine is used in the filming of "The Titfield Thunderbolt". ...

Golf Shots (1952)

H. Wheetman, Fred Daly and Flory Van Donck demonstrate correct way to play golf. Surrey.

Tin Foil Pictures. (1952)

Wilfred Perry creates portraits from the silver paper on chocolate wrappers....

Girl Motorcyclists AKA Vespas (1952)

Four girls take a trip to France on their Vespas.

Mobile Laboratory (1952)

A mobile laboratory from the Animal Health Trust can make on the spot...

Tots To Teenagers (1952)

Teenagers and young children model their latest fashions. London.

Horses' Rest Home (1952)

Item showing Cherry Tree Farm which is a rest home for old horses. Lingfield,...