World of London women (London) - British Pathé

World Of London Women (London)

Here we see the changing role of women living in London over time. Footage includes the suffragettes, women's wartime roles, and advice on homemaking. 'The Emancipation of Women' copyright is unclear.

: Girl Police Cyclists (1960); The first policewomen motorcyclists in training at the Metropolitan Police Driving School in Hendon.

: Wanted Alive (1957); Pathe investigates the shortage of secretaries.

: Training Women For Munitions (1941); Good item showing women being trained and working in munitions factories.

: Cigars (1954); Footage of women smoking cigars in Mayfair, London.

: That Crowning Glory (1937); Great story showing the hairstyles that suit different face shapes, with very glamorous results!

: Day Wear Gay Wear (1946); Great fashions for day wear, now that smart women do not wear slacks around the house.

: Ideal Home Exhibition - Technicolor (1963); Ideal Home Exhibition in Olympia filmed in Technicolor.

: Kitten Parade (1960); Beryl Greene wins the Miss Nell Gwynne and Sex Kitten beauty contest in Soho, London.

: Waacs At Abbey (1914); Servicewomen marching into Westminster Abbey.

: Active Girls Of Today (1939); Footage of girls roller skating at Harringay and women's football match in Darlington, Durham.

: Electric Portable Typewriter AKA World's First Electric Portable Typewriter AKA Remote Control Manipulator (1958); A light-hearted comparison of the typewriters of the past and the new electric machines of the present.

: Foreign Compacts (1956); Souvenir powder compacts made for export abroad in a factory in East London.

: A Procession Of Women Land Workers (1914); Parade of Women's Land Army workers.

: Bus Repairs Issue Title Is Lucky Dip (1941); Women mechanics in London transport bus depot give double decker an overhaul.

: Various Suffragettes Material; Good compilation of material covering the campaign for Women's votes and rights.

: The Suffragette Election (1912); George Lansbury stands in a by-election to support the suffragette cause.

: Suffragette Rally London AKA Suffragettes Help The War Effort (1915); Compilation of Suffragette material - from before WWI and also from during the War.

: Crowd Scenes In Trafalgar Square (1920); Large crowds of women listen to woman speaker at Trafalgar Square rally.

: Women Demand Equal Compensation (1941); Nancy Astor speaks at rally demanding equal compensation for war injured of both sexes.

: Emancipation Of Women (1890); PART 2. Documentary covering changes in women's lives and status between l890 and 1930.

: Emancipation Of Women (1890); Documentary covering changes in women's lives and status between l890 and 1930.

: A.T.S. Train For Housework (1945); A.T.S. war brides learn how to cook and keep house for when their husbands return. London.

: W.R.A.F.'s New Shape (1954); First pictures of the new Victor Stiebel designed uniforms for the W.R.A.F.

: Southall - Air Hostesses Training (1969); BEA training centre for air hostesses at Southall, London.

: Recruiting Women - Trailer (1942); Government trailer urging women to join the ATS, WRNS and WAAF.

: 'equal Pay For Women' - Pathe Opinion Poll (1946); Various people give their opinions on equal pay for women.