British Pathe

Iron Bridge (1970)

Various shots of the impressive cold-blast iron bridge designed by Abraham Darby.

Severn Bridge Model (1954)

Item showing the design of the new bridge to be built over the River Severn. Teddington.

London Bridge & Rush Hour (1960)

Pedestrians and traffic at London Bridge and at London streets at rush hour.

Crossing The Bar! (1937)

Bridges around the world are compared for construction and length.

Tower Bridge (1920)

Good footage of Tower Bridge being lowered and traffic moving across.

London Bridge (1970)

Various shots of construction work being done on London Bridge.

London's Bridges (1939)

A cinematic walk along the Thames introduces London's bridges.

London Bridge Demolition AKA London Bridge For Sale (1968)

London Bridge is demolished to be sold, a new and bigger bridge will replace it.

River Thames Traffic (1960)

Scenes of the River Thames in London

London Bridge (1968)

London Bridge is dismantled so it can be shipped to America.

New London Bridge (1969)

Sections of the new London Bridge are put into position while the old one is being taken down.

First Span Of New Hawkesbury Bridge (1945)

First span of a new bridge across Hawkesbury river is placed on pillars.

Marvellous New Railway Bridge

Footage of the new bridge in Newcastle-on-Tyne which is nearing completion.

New Tyne Bridge (1928)

King George V and Queen Mary open the new Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.

A Record Load (1927)

Railway engines are loaded onto railway trucks for shipment to India.

Bristol Fashion Reels 3 & 4 (1964)

The Bristol Channel and Docks. Many views of Bristol

Bristol Fashion Reels 1 & 2 (1964)

The Bristol Channel and Docks. Many views of Bristol including the Clifton Suspension Bridge

An Unofficial Opening (1925)

Students put on a rag before opening of new Union club in Newcastle.

Along The River Thames (1960)

Nice travel shots from a boat sailing along the River Thames through London.

London's Bridges (1972)

Views from the Thames of London's bridges.

Newcastle Bridge (1920)

Construction continues on bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Marvellous New Railway Bridge

Footage of the new bridge in Newcastle-on-Tyne which is nearing completion.

Early Traffic Scenes (1890)

Various turn of the century scenes of traffic in London and around the country.

Newcastle Bridge (1915)

Shot of bridge at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

With The Thames At Its Loveliest (1932)

People mess about in boats on the River Thames at a novelty Regatta at Marlow in Buckinghamshire.

Repairing The Menai Bridge (1939)

Footage of workmen carrying out repairs on the Menai bridge in North Wales.

Marlow Regatta (1938)

People have fun in novelty canoe and punt races on the river at the Marlow Regatta.

Tower Bridge (1914)

Aeroplane flies through Tower Bridge. London.

Everard Calthrop Parachutist - Drop From Tower Bridge Part 1 (1918)

The parachutist Everard Calthrop jumps off Tower Bridge. London.

Painting The Fourth Bridge AKA Painting The Forth Bridge (1922)

Workmen painting the Fourth bridge, Scotland.

Queen Opens Forth Bridge (1964)

Queen Elizabeth opens the wonderful road bridge across the Firth of Forth in Scotland.

Forth Bridge & Units Of Fleet (1920)

General views of Forth Bridge with British Naval fleet nearby.

Men Of The Forth Bridge (1930)

Footage of workmen painting the Forth Bridge in Strathclyde, Scotland.

Forth Bridge (1920)

Train going over the Forth Bridge, Scotland.

Forth Bridge

Scotland's famous Forth Bridge is seen with barrage balloons floating above it.

Views Of Budapest (1950)

Various views of historic buildings and statues in Budapest.

European Athletics In Budapest (1966)

European athletics in Budapest

River Pageant (1918)

Good footage of pageant on River Thames watched by Royal Family. 1918 - 1919?

Parachutists Drop From Tower - Recording Low Altitude Performance With Everard Calthop 'guardian Angel' (1914)

Parachutists jump from Tower Bridge. London.

Tower Bridge (1940)

Educational film showing various shots of London bridges but focusing on Tower Bridge.

Spans Across The Seas

A look at different ways of crossing rivers, ending with the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

New London Bridge (1970)

Construction work on the new London Bridge over the River Thames.

Unique Events At Marlow Regatta (1925)

Canoeing forms part of the Marlow Regatta in Buckinghamshire.

Bridges Issue Title Is In The Mood (1944)

Informative item about bridges, with cartoons by Joe Noble.

Fun And Frolic (1933)

Lots of fun on River Thames at Marlow's annual novelty Regatta.

Marlow And London River Scenes (1969)

Scenes along the River Thames - Colour

Marlow Regatta

Traditional comic regatta with some highly entertaining races is held at Marlow.

Clifton Suspension Bridge (1953)

Footage of lights being fitted tot he Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Britain - The Fight Against Foot And Mouth AKA Foot And Mouth Epidemic Continues (1967)

Item looks at effects of and precautions against the spread of foot and mouth disease in UK.

Eric Coates (1934)

Composer Eric Coates conducts an orchestra playing his famous composition 'London Bridge'.

Reconstruction Of Budapest (1948)

Footage showing the reconstruction of Budapest, Hungary.