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"... And They Sang As They Danced Along" (1933)

The ancient Furry Dance takes place in the Cornish town of Helston.

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Bristol Fashion  Reels 1 & 2

Bristol Fashion Reels 1 & 2 (1964)

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

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Jersey Island Of Surprise

Jersey Island Of Surprise

Jersey landscapes and tourist attractions. Good quality throughout.

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Eventful Britain

Eventful Britain (1953)

A film to advertise Britain's cultural and sporting events - football, motor racing and ceremonial.

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Sporting Year

Sporting Year (1963)

A "round the year tour of Britain's sporting calendar".

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Scrutiny

Scrutiny (1963)

Truly hilarious pastiche of the "March of Time" film series - chimps make a newsreel!

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Britain By Jove - Programme 1 - Part 1

Britain By Jove - Programme 1 - Part 1 (1960)

Travelogue with dummy Lord Charles and Ray Alan covers Cambridge, Norfolk and Yorkshire.

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The Questioning City

The Questioning City (1963)

The Colleges and Student life of Cambridge.

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Shakespeare Country

Shakespeare Country (1960)

Tourist destinations of historic interest near Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Blackpool Lights

Blackpool Lights (1935)

Blackpool illuminations at night.

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Hometown - Birmingham

Hometown - Birmingham (1959)

A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

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Hometown - Wolverhampton

Hometown - Wolverhampton (1959)

A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

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Hometown - Derby

Hometown - Derby (1959)

A brief view of the local buildings and important sights

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Thames Cruise  - A Record Of A Pleasant Evening With Our Soviet Friends AKA Thames Trip For Russian Visitors

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.

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Three Seasons  Reels 1 & 2

Three Seasons Reels 1 & 2 (1958)

English Scenes: Autumn & Winter. London, the Theatre, Royal Processions, Christmas & a great New Year party

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Travel Royal Cuts No 1

Travel Royal Cuts No 1 (1952)

Off cuts from documentary "Travel Royal".

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Beat School Neg Version

Beat School Neg Version (1961)

A progressive school in Hertfordshire is featured - pupils smoke and listen to jazz in the classroom.

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Swinging Britain Neg

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).

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Banks And Braes Reel 1

Banks And Braes Reel 1 (1930)

Travelogue highlighting the beauty of Scotland - its countryside, traditions and people.

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This Is London   Part 1

This Is London Part 1 (1950)

The wonders of London - a film made to encourage overseas travellers to visit our capital.

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Old English Customs Record A

Old English Customs Record A (1950)

A documentary about British traditions - street football, marbles, skittles, pancake races, etc.

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The Great Crusade

The Great Crusade (1937)

Fantastic film about new housing - slum dwellers are rehoused in nice suburban accommodation.

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Melodies Of The Motherland

Melodies Of The Motherland (1930)

Jack Conway plays patriotic songs on the organ while we see lovely scenic shots of Britain.

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And The World Listened

And The World Listened (1964)

Liverpool landmarks and sights including Music Venues and performances. Beatle links.

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Elizabeth Is Queen

Elizabeth Is Queen (1953)

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey Interior

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And The World Listened

And The World Listened (1965)

Great colour documentary film about the life and music of Liverpool in the early 60s.

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Centreplan 70 AKA City Of Cardiff

Centreplan 70 AKA City Of Cardiff (1970)

Documentary about Cardiff - probably about town planning, new housing etc.

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The Other World Of Winston Churchill Reel 1

The Other World Of Winston Churchill Reel 1 (1964)

A documentary about Winston Churchill as a painter.

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Butlin's Holiday Magazine No. 1

Butlin's Holiday Magazine No. 1 (1950)

Great Butlin's footage - hula girls, a limbo contest, glamour girls, a collection of model stagecoaches (!)

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Eventful River

Eventful River (1950)

Long documentary about life on and around the River Thames.

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Bonnie Scotland

Bonnie Scotland (1950)

Lovely travelogue showing the countryside, landmarks and people of Scotland.

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This In Our Time Reel 1

This In Our Time Reel 1 (1896)

Wonderful documentary about the history of Liverpool.

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Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! (1961)

Lovely travelogue showing the pleasures that await holidaymakers in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.

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Tonight In Britain - USA Version - Reel 1

Tonight In Britain - USA Version - Reel 1 (1953)

Documentary about night life in Britain - clubs, cabarets, restaurants, comedy, plays etc. c. 1953

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Know The British Reel 1

Know The British Reel 1 (1974)

Fantastic film educating Americans on the bizarre customs, etiquette and traditions of the British! c. 1974

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Look At Wales

Look At Wales (1956)

Welsh travelogue - scenery, traditions, costumes etc. c 1956

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Bournemouth - All Seasons!

Bournemouth - All Seasons! (1930)

Promotional film featuring the attractions of Bournemouth - lovely holiday footage.

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The Atomic Age

The Atomic Age (1946)

Documentary warning of the "menacing shadow" of the atomic bomb.

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Queen Victoria At Garden Party - A

Queen Victoria At Garden Party - A

Queen Victoria arrives at a garden party to meet guests.

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Blackpool Promenade

Blackpool Promenade (1900)

Great Turn of the Century scenes of the Blackpool seafront.

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Festival Finale

Festival Finale (1951)

Fireworks and spotlights provide a fitting finale to the Festival of Britain.

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First Cornish Oyster Feast

First Cornish Oyster Feast (1925)

Duchy of Cornwall oysters are enjoyed in first Cornish oyster feast. Falmouth, Cornwall.

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Sun Children Of Today

Sun Children Of Today (1931)

A Sun Bathing Society has fun on a sunny day in Hampshire.

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G.P.O Streamlined

G.P.O Streamlined

Reducing air mail fees from 20 to only 2 will speed up Empire Mail Service.

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The Battle For Beauty

The Battle For Beauty (1940)

Very interesting film promoting a campaign to "Help Save Rural England" against road development.

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The City Of London Reel 1

The City Of London Reel 1 (1951)

Documentary tracing the history of the City of London and variety of trades performed there. 1951?

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Report From Britain By Jackie Cooper   AKA People From Britain  Reel 1

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

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King's English AKA Kings English Reel 1

King's English AKA Kings English Reel 1 (1931)

Brilliant film about teaching foreign students (and yokels) to speak the "King's English" - superb!

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Lakeland Glimpses - With Camera And Car Around The English Lakes  - Pathecolor Sic  In Can Labelled

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.

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A Shropshire Gem - Lilleshall  In Can Labelled

A Shropshire Gem - Lilleshall In Can Labelled "Pathetone Early Colour" (1926)

Early colour travelogue showing views of Lilleshall in Shropshire.

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The Palace Of The Stuarts - Pathecolor Sic  In Can Labelled

The Palace Of The Stuarts - Pathecolor Sic In Can Labelled "Pathetone Early Colour" (1929)

Lovely travelogue showing views of Falkland in Scotland. c. 1929

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Holiday Town

Holiday Town (1950)

Holidaymakers in Lyme Regis - nice footage of guest house, children playing on the beach, sailing etc.

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The Mother Of All Parliaments

The Mother Of All Parliaments (1950)

Documentary about the House of Commons - good footage of interior of the House and royalty.

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Scotland Marches On - Long Version

Scotland Marches On - Long Version (1930)

Scottish film celebrating the introduction of milk scheme in schools.

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Sights And Scenes Of Scotland

Sights And Scenes Of Scotland (1940)

Travelogue showing the wonders of Scotland - scenery, landmarks, traditions etc.

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Rural England  AKA This Blessed Plot - This Other Eden

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.

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London's Nightworld - Reel 1

London's Nightworld - Reel 1 (1947)

Great documentary showing various evening entertainments available to tourists in London.

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The Thames

The Thames (1940)

Educational film all about the river Thames.

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Festival Of Britain - Short Version

Festival Of Britain - Short Version (1951)

Documentary showing the opening of the Festival of Britain.

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Glass City Of The Future

Glass City Of The Future (1959)

Pilkington Brothers have developed a scheme for a glass city.

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