dissertation - British Pathé

Dissertation

: Emett's Computer (1966); A mechanical 'computer' is seen in action as inventor Roland Emett adds the finishing touches.

: Selected Originals - Rolling Stones Gather Moss (1964); Material relating to newsreel story - "Rolling Stones Gather Moss" - 64/80.

: London In Caracas (1969); Latest London fashions can be bought in shopping centre in Caracas, Venezuela.

: Age - AKA Slot Machine Age (1964); A look at the marvellous invention of the slot machine rounded off with a song from Sandra Barry.

: Rock Group In Pub (1962); A pub normally frequented by Businessmen is taken over by teenagers listening to a rock band.

: Swinging Britain Neg (1967); Britain swings like crazy as stories are gathered for the first issue of groovy new magazine 'Intro' (neg version - see note in description).

: Cricket Balls (1956); The craft of making hand made cricket balls.

: R. A. F. RAF Survival School (1957); Pilots dropped on snowy Alpine mountain top must find their way to a base - RAF survival exercise.

: Gentle Giant AKA Robot (1958); A demonstration of a new robot which can do many things including sing and dance.

: Bridge Demolition (1959); Marvels of communication - engineers, ground troops and helicopters join in bridge demolition.

: Men's Hair Styles (1956); A fabulous 'Elephant Trunk' quiff is created for a teddy boy at Cyril's Hairdressers.

: Drum Fire Dance (1957); The Ivor and Basil Kirtchen Band rehearse a jazz number in the big band style.

: Transistors (1958); Film reminds us that transistor revolution of the 50's was as big as the microchip revolution of the 80's.

: River By Night AKA London By Night (1958); A look at night time London from the point of view of the river Thames.

: Scooter Tent (1959); Great invention - a tent that is constructed on the side of a scooter.

: Aircraft Sale (1959); An item about a second hand aeroplane sale at Oxford Airport.

: Britain By Jove - Programme 2 - Part 1 (1960); Travelogue with dummy Lord Charles and Ray Alan covers Scotland.

: Oxford Redecoration AKA Oxford Restoration (1961); Historic buildings are cleaned and restored in Oxford.

: Oxford Undergrad's Ball (1961); After their end of term ball, Oxford students go punting on the river, fall in and have breakfast.

: Beat School (1961); A progressive school in Hertfordshire is featured - pupils smoke and listen to jazz in the classroom.

: Beat School Neg Version (1961); A progressive school in Hertfordshire is featured - pupils smoke and listen to jazz in the classroom.

: Beatnik Beauty AKA Beautiful Beatnik (1963); Beatnik girl is transformed into a glamorous young lady at beauty parlour, Mayfair London.

: The Beatles Come To Town - Two Stories - Technicolor & Techniscope (1963); Beatles on stage in Manchester - Technicolor & Techniscope.

: The Beatles Come To Town - Technicolor & Techniscope (1963); Beatles on stage in Manchester - Technicolor & Techniscope - not wide screen.

: Slot Machine - AKA Slot Machine Age (1964); A look at the marvellous invention of the slot machine rounded off with a song from Sandra Barry.

: The Mersey Sound AKA Liverpool - Home Of The Mersey Sound (1964); An item about youth culture in Liverpool, including a look at new bands performing in The Cavern.

: Scooter Rally Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1964); Good stuff of a scooter rally in Southend - great bikes.

: Acoustic Chamber (1962); A look inside an acoustic chamber where electrical sound equipment is tested.

: Morecambe And Wise (1960); Brilliant film of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise adding to their collection of beer mats in Battersea.

: Wall Of Death Girl (1963); Cindy Willis performs motorcycle stunts on 'Wall of Death' but can't pass her scooter test!

: Radio Caroline (1965); Great stuff of DJs aboard Radio Caroline ship - Tony Blackburn, Simon Dee and others.

: Hammersmith Palais (1960); History of the dance hall - montage of shots & stills across the decades, with interviews.

: American Aircraft; Poor quality shots of American airliners.

: Cures For Hiccups AKA Unique Hiccup Cures (1960); Scantily-clad showgirls try out hiccup cures in a dressing room at The Gargoyle Club in Soho, London.