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Britain

: "... And They Sang As They Danced Along" (1933); The ancient Furry Dance takes place in the Cornish town of Helston.

: Bristol Fashion Reels 1 & 2 (1964); The Bristol Channel and Docks. Many views of Bristol including the Clifton Suspension Bridge

: Jersey Island Of Surprise; Jersey landscapes and tourist attractions. Good quality throughout.

: Eventful Britain (1953); A film to advertise Britain's cultural and sporting events - football, motor racing and ceremonial.

: Sporting Year (1963); A "round the year tour of Britain's sporting calendar".

: Scrutiny (1963); Truly hilarious pastiche of the "March of Time" film series - chimps make a newsreel!

: Britain By Jove - Programme 1 - Part 1 (1960); Travelogue with dummy Lord Charles and Ray Alan covers Cambridge, Norfolk and Yorkshire.

: The Questioning City (1963); The Colleges and Student life of Cambridge.

: Shakespeare Country (1960); Tourist destinations of historic interest near Stratford-Upon-Avon

: Blackpool Lights (1935); Blackpool illuminations at night.

: Hometown - Birmingham (1959); A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

: Hometown - Wolverhampton (1959); A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

: Hometown - Derby (1959); A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

: Thames Cruise - A Record Of A Pleasant Evening With Our Soviet Friends AKA Thames Trip For Russian Visitors (1950); A public relations trip on the Thames with a group of Russian V.I.P's.

: Three Seasons Reels 1 & 2 (1950); English Scenes: Autumn & Winter. London, the Theatre, Royal Processions, Christmas & a great New Year party

: Travel Royal Cuts No 1 (1952); Off cuts from documentary "Travel Royal".

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

: 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).

: Banks And Braes Reel 1 (1930); Travelogue highlighting the beauty of Scotland - its countryside, traditions and people.

: This Is London Part 1 (1950); The wonders of London - a film made to encourage overseas travellers to visit our capital.

: Old English Customs Record A (1950); A documentary about British traditions - street football, marbles, skittles, pancake races, etc.

: The Great Crusade (1937); Fantastic film about new housing - slum dwellers are rehoused in nice suburban accommodation.

: Melodies Of The Motherland (1930); Jack Conway plays patriotic songs on the organ while we see lovely scenic shots of Britain.

: And The World Listened (1964); Liverpool landmarks and sights including Music Venues and performances. Beatle links.

: Elizabeth Is Queen (1953); Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey Interior

: And The World Listened (1965); Great colour documentary film about the life and music of Liverpool in the early 60s.

: Centreplan 70 AKA City Of Cardiff (1970); Documentary about Cardiff - probably about town planning, new housing etc.

: The Other World Of Winston Churchill Reel 1 (1964); A documentary about Winston Churchill as a painter.

: Butlin's Holiday Magazine No. 1 (1950); Great Butlin's footage - hula girls, a limbo contest, glamour girls, a collection of model stagecoaches (!)

: Eventful River (1950); Long documentary about life on and around the River Thames.

: Bonnie Scotland (1950); Lovely travelogue showing the countryside, landmarks and people of Scotland.

: This In Our Time Reel 1 (1896); Wonderful documentary about the history of Liverpool.

: Westward Ho! (1961); Lovely travelogue showing the pleasures that await holidaymakers in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.

: Tonight In Britain - USA Version - Reel 1 (1953); Documentary about night life in Britain - clubs, cabarets, restaurants, comedy, plays etc. c. 1953

: Know The British Reel 1 (1974); Fantastic film educating Americans on the bizarre customs, etiquette and traditions of the British! c. 1974

: Look At Wales (1956); Welsh travelogue - scenery, traditions, costumes etc. c 1956

: Bournemouth - All Seasons! (1930); Promotional film featuring the attractions of Bournemouth - lovely holiday footage.

: The Atomic Age (1946); Documentary warning of the "menacing shadow" of the atomic bomb.

: Queen Victoria At Garden Party; Queen Victoria arrives at a garden party to meet guests.

: Blackpool Promenade (1900); Great Turn of the Century scenes of the Blackpool seafront.

: Festival Finale (1951); Fireworks and spotlights provide a fitting finale to the Festival of Britain.

: First Cornish Oyster Feast (1925); Duchy of Cornwall oysters are enjoyed in first Cornish oyster feast. Falmouth, Cornwall.

: Sun Children Of Today (1931); A Sun Bathing Society has fun on a sunny day in Hampshire.

: G.P.O Streamlined; Reducing air mail fees from 20 to only 2 will speed up Empire Mail Service.

: The Battle For Beauty (1940); Very interesting film promoting a campaign to "Help Save Rural England" against road development.

: The City Of London Reel 1 (1951); Documentary tracing the history of the City of London and variety of trades performed there. 1951?

: Report From Britain By Jackie Cooper AKA People From Britain Reel 1 (1951); American actor Jackie Cooper investigates the good done by the Marshall Plan. c. 1951

: King's English AKA Kings English Reel 1 (1931); Brilliant film about teaching foreign students (and yokels) to speak the "King's English" - superb!

: Lakeland Glimpses - With Camera And Car Around The English Lakes - Pathecolor Sic In Can Labelled "Pathetone Early Colour" (1930); Beautiful stencil colour travelogue showing views of the lake district - rather scratched.

: A Shropshire Gem - Lilleshall In Can Labelled "Pathetone Early Colour" (1926); Early colour travelogue showing views of Lilleshall in Shropshire.

: The Palace Of The Stuarts - Pathecolor Sic In Can Labelled "Pathetone Early Colour" (1929); Lovely travelogue showing views of Falkland in Scotland. c. 1929

: Holiday Town (1950); Holidaymakers in Lyme Regis - nice footage of guest house, children playing on the beach, sailing etc.

: The Mother Of All Parliaments (1950); Documentary about the House of Commons - good footage of interior of the House and royalty.

: Scotland Marches On - Long Version (1930); Scottish film celebrating the introduction of milk scheme in schools.

: Sights And Scenes Of Scotland (1940); Travelogue showing the wonders of Scotland - scenery, landmarks, traditions etc.

: Rural England AKA This Blessed Plot - This Other Eden (1940); Appeal film for the Council for the Preservation of Rural England - a call for National Parks in England.

: London's Nightworld - Reel 1 (1947); Great documentary showing various evening entertainments available to tourists in London.

: The Thames (1940); Educational film all about the river Thames.

: Festival Of Britain - Short Version (1951); Documentary showing the opening of the Festival of Britain.

: Glass City Of The Future (1959); Pilkington Brothers have developed a scheme for a glass city.