Goodbye To Steam AKA Railway Modernisation (1958)

Detailed look at plans to modernise Britain's railway system.

Deltic Diesel AKA Deltic Train (1962)

A look at how the diesel engine is replacing the old steam train and some of the benefits of this progress.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 380 - Deltic Diesel, Pram Relay And Atomic Power Station (1962)

Out takes (rushes, cuts) for stories featured in CP 380.

Bishops Stortford Railway Electrification (1958)

Electrification of North London and Hertfordshire railway.

Another Fog Disaster (1958)

10 people die in railway crash near Dagenham - Foggy conditions make rescue work hard.

Aftermath Of Train Crash Gidea Park 1947 (1947)

Wreckage of train crash at Gidea Park. Essex.

Croydon Train Crash Many Killed (1947)

Many are killed in railway crash in South Croydon.

The Rally Men AKA The Rally Cavaliers (1965)

Pathe follow a 7 day endurance rally - good shots of drivers and cars.

Xxxv Monte Carlo Rally AKA 35th Monte Carlo Rally (1966)

Exciting footage of the Monte Carlo Rally - made for the Rover Company and focuses on their cars.

BOAC Jumbo Jet (1970)

A Boeing 747 jet airliner is shown in flight and on the tarmac at an airport.

Farnborough Air Display (1964)

Various great colour shots of the famous Farnborough Air Display.

The Railway Today (1960)

New machinery and technology in use on modern railways around Britain.

Down And Up Speeds Railway Ups And Downs (1949)

A double decker train is introduced on London's railways.

A Railway Triumph AKA Inauguration Of Kent Electrification Scheme (1959)

Electrification of railway line between Victoria and Margate.

Postal Automation (1956)

New inventions of the Post Office Research Department: letter sorting machine and speech synthesiser.

Parking Meters (1965)

Story of the making of parking meters of the 1960's - great reminder of 'good old times'.

Modern Telephone (1959)

Short film about invention of answering machine - watch it to see how huge they were in the 50's.

Quarantine For Animals (1970)

Dogs and cats are moved into and out of quarantine centre near airport.

Harrow Rail Crash (1952)

Film of the operation to clear the debris of the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash.

Selected Originals - Rail Crash Rescue Work Continues (1952)

Material relating to newsreel story 'Rail Crash Rescue Work Continues' - 52/83.

1962 Tube Strike (1962)

Tube strike in London causes chaos - crowded buses and traffic jams.

Busless Capital (1958)

Pathe follows the issues as a Bus strike halts London. We hear from all sides.

Inquiry - Harrow Rail Disaster (1952)

Scenes from the public inquiry into the terrible event of the Harrow & Wealdstone train crash.

Euston Express Tragedy AKA Great Rail Disaster At Harrow (1952)

Film of one of Britain's worst railway disasters - at Harrow and Wealdstone Station, London.

The Gas Council Presents - The Four Seasons (1962)

Fabulous film showing domestic bliss achieved by installation of new gas appliances!

For Traffic Speed Up (1962)

Harold Macmillan opens a new underground car park in London's Park Lane.

Britain's "Autobahn" (1958)

Good shots of progress on London to Yorkshire motorway - the M1.

300 M.P.H. Road (1961)

Speedy journey from London to Birmingham on the M1 in fast motion.

Traffic And Buses Of London (1970)

Travelling shots of London traffic in 1970.

Motor Show (1962)

Great coverage of the groovy cars at the 1962 British Motor Show.

It's Just Our Job (1963)

Documentary showing the day to day work of the police. c. 1963

I Am A Car Version 1 (1954)

Lovely documentary about Austin Cambridge cars - great commentary as if spoken by the car itself.

For The Markets Of The World (1962)

Documentary about the manufacture and export of British motor cars. c. 1962

The Motor Show (1967)

Latest models of cars cars exhibited at Earl's Court motor show.

Exports Booming (1965)

Colour item about the booming British motor industry - Minis to Rolls Royces.

Bmc Presents Wizardry On Wheels Reel 1 (1961)

Great documentary showing the design and testing of the greatest of all cars - the Mini Minor!

Freeze-Up All Round (1963)

Britain remains snowbound and covered in ice through the first month of the year.

From Green To Gold (1964)

Film tracing the history of cigarettes and their production for Rothmans. C. 1964

Farnborough Air Display (1962)

Various great colour shots of the famous Farnborough Air Display.

Power In The Air - Technicolor (1966)

Farnborough Air Show - Technicolor.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 329 - Reel 2 Of 2 - Electronic Railway (1961)

Out takes (rushes, cuts) for story featured in CP 329.

Airport Playground (1958)

Different ways to entertain children at London Airport, including a playground with rides.

Royal Scot (1963)

The Royal Scot locomotive reaches its final destination - Butlin's in Skegness.

River Of Gold - Tobacco (1969)

Promotional film for Carreras showing the growing, selling, and preparation of Tobacco in America,and the high tech. production of the finished product at the factory in Basildon, Essex.

New Market Place (1969)

Plastic domes provide shelter for Basildon market.

Design For Work - Reel 1 (1958)

Promotional film for Austin lorries and vans - includes footage of design, manufacture, testing and use. c. 1958

Design For Work - Reel 2 (1958)

Promotional film for Austin lorries and vans - includes footage of design, manufacture, testing and use. c 1958

A Job For The Police (1963)

We see the men and women of the police force at work in various divisions such as traffic and river patrol.

Vc 10 In The Clear (1964)

The Super VC 10 gets a reprieve and is shown flying to Nigeria.

Pan Am Giant Of The Skies (1969)

Good footage of Pan Am planes under construction, and passengers on board during flights.

Around London Morris 1000 Cuts (1958)

Good colour shots of London landmarks but film is scratched.