The U.K. Driving Test Introduced
The 26 March marks the 85th Anniversary of the introduction of the U.K. Driving Test, under the Road Traffic Act 1934. The test was initially voluntary until the 1 June 1935, when it was made compulsory.
Highlights from British Pathé and the Reuters historical collection
- British Paramount (1931-1957)
- Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930)
- Eve's Film Review (1921-1933)
- Gaumont British (1934-1959)
- Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932)
- Pathé Colour Pictorial (1955-1969)
- Pathé New Pictorial (1936-1946)
- Pathé News (1910-1970)
- Pathé Sound Pictorial (1931-1936)
- Pathetone Weekly (1930-1941)
- Visnews (1957-1979)
Today's Anniversary
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12th March 2019
The Anschluss with Austria, The Zeppelin is Patented and more
Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Brexit With the U.K. preparing for Brexit on the 29th March, take a look at these films relating to
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25th February 2019
The Reichstag Fire, Operation Meetinghouse and more
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20th February 2019
British Pathé Releases Gems from Its Irish Collection
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12th February 2019
Valentine’s Day Massacre, The Nazi Party is Founded and more