Bleak House

Bleak House Issue Title - What The Dickens (1940)

Footage of the Bleak House used by Charles Dickens in his novel.

Dickens' House Comes Under The Hammer (1949)

The house once lived in by Charles Dickens in Kent is put up for auction.

Whitsun Playtime AKA Mods & Rockers Clash At Margate (1964)

Beach scenes from the Bank Holiday. Mods and Rockers clash at Margate.

More Lines - We Went To Margate For These (1932)

Beauty contest by a pool-side in Margate. Leslie Fuller is one of the judges.

Margate Grotto (1937)

Strange shell decorated grotto from Margate in Kent.

Fun Palace (1968)

Groovy psychedelic fun palace in Margate.

Fairground Scenes At Margate (1920)

Good shots of funfair rides from Margate. 1920s / 1930s.

Dunkirk 1940-1950 (1950)

Veterans of the Dunkirk rescue return to the beaches to meet the people of that town.

Viking Ship Arrives (1949)

Crowds gathered to see Viking ship and Vikings arrive.

A Railway Triumph AKA Inauguration Of Kent Electrification Scheme (1959)

Electrification of railway line between Victoria and Margate.

The Grotto (1948)

A look at the lovely shell covered grotto in Margate, Kent.