Santa Claus

Carol Singers (1953)

Father Christmas and carol singers in a Christmas parade through Ashford in Kent.

Father Christmas Arrives By Plane AKA Father Xmas (1922)

Father Christmas arrives at Croydon airport early, Greater London.

Father Xmas Arrives (1925)

Father Christmas arrives in Lossiemouth from the North Pole to distribute presents to children.

Father Xmas Arrives In Manchester (1951)

Father Christmas flies in from Switzerland

Father Xmas - Comeaboard Sir AKA Father Xmas - Come Aboard Sir (1928)

Father Christmas brings gifts to the sailors onboard ship at Portland in Dorset.

Good Cheer All Round (1962)

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, Santa at Pestalozzi Village and Christmas pud eating contest.

Peace On Earth And Goodwill Toward Men (1945)

People celebrate Christmas across the country.

Pets' Christmas (1956)

Animals enjoy their own Christmas Party at Ilford.

Santa Claus Arrives At Billy Smart's Circus (1953)

Santa Claus leads parade of circus animals through Watford.

Uncle Holly (1968)

Uncle Holly takes his place with Father Xmas at grotto in Selfridges department store.

Father Christmas Arrives By Plane

Father Christmas distributing presents from an aeroplane and a horse and cart.

Father Christmas (1914)

Father Christmas hands out presents to kids in Hackney.

A Welcome Visitor (1940)

Father Christmas visits children regardless of the bombing.

Children's Ice Carnival

A children's ice carnival, complete with Father Christmas, is held at the Ice Club in Westminster, London.

Christmas Lights Up (1962)

Christmas shoppers are out in the illuminated streets of Glasgow.

Christmas Shopping (1947)

Shoppers buy their Christmas gifts in Petticoat Lane Market. London.

Christmas Pie (1952)

Round up of Christmas items - a comic confection for Christmas.

Christmas Shopping (1948)

Crowds Christmas shopping at Selfridges - cuts from story in 48/99.

Christmas Tree And Children

Public Christmas celebration with Santa giving presents to children.

Coming Events (1921)

Santa Claus arrives in Croydon in his aeroplane and gives presents to the children.

Countess Of Rosse Opens Mothercraft Fair (1961)

Countess of Rosse (mother of Anthony Armstrong Jones) opens mothercraft fair in Brighton.

Xmas Pie AKA Christmas Pie (1949)

Pathe's traditional look forward to Christmas - lots of good shopping shots - plus Santa Claus.