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1979
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Nocturna Artificialia
Nocturna Artificialia5.80 1979 HD
Enigmatic, stop-motion, animated story of a man's day.
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1967
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The Consecration of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral
The Consecration of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral1 1967 HD
A day to remember - celebration and consecration in Liverpool.
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1930
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The Workshop of the World: Birmingham
The Workshop of the World: Birmingham1 1930 HD
Spellbinding images of Birmingham between the wars.
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1969
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Race Relations Board
Race Relations Board1 1969 HD
New law targets discrimination in housing and employment.
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1911
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Gaumont Graphic No. 80
Gaumont Graphic No. 801 1911 HD
The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.
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1926
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Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere
Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere1 1926 HD
Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.
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1934
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Ukhrul Medical Tour
Ukhrul Medical Tour1 1934 HD
A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.
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1935
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The Quetta Earthquake
The Quetta Earthquake1 1935 HD
Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.
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1935
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Street Scenes in India
Street Scenes in India1 1935 HD
From the arrival of a new viceroy to street markets, this amateur film captures the diversity of life in colonial India.
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1910
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Pathé's Animated Gazette: The Ship 'Terra Nova'
Pathé's Animated Gazette: The Ship 'Terra Nova'1 1910 HD
Large crowds are gathered to see Captain Scott's Terra Nova at Cardiff's Bute Docks as the ship moves away from the quay on her voyage to Antarctica.
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1938
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Derby c.1938 - Eisner Personal Film
Derby c.1938 - Eisner Personal Film1 1938 HD
Charming amateur film featuring the Eisner family, who emigrated to Britain from Romania the year this film was made.
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1970
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Getting It Straight in Notting Hill Gate
Getting It Straight in Notting Hill Gate1 1970 HD
Life in Notting Hill Gate, concentrating on key problems like housing, welfare and drugs, and featuring interviews with local personalities.
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1953
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Sunday by the Sea
Sunday by the Sea6.00 1953 HD
London families spend a day at Southend-on-Sea.
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1913
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The Smallest Car in the Largest City in the World
The Smallest Car in the Largest City in the World5.00 1913 HD
The Crown Prince Olav of Norway rides through the streets of London in a baby Cadillac. Later, three "royal testers" get in trouble with a burly...
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1906
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Flying the Foam and Some Fancy Diving
Flying the Foam and Some Fancy Diving5.00 1906 HD
Innovative early 'trick' film showing the popular 'flying the foam' stunt performed on - or rather off - Brighton's West Pier.
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1914
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Palace Pandemonium
Palace Pandemonium1 1914 HD
The campaign for women's suffrage steps up as Emmeline Pankhurst is arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace.
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1925
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Calcutta Topical No. 2
Calcutta Topical No. 21 1925 HD
The race is on - for the Viceroy's Cup.
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1913
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A Visit to Locomotive Works, Crewe
A Visit to Locomotive Works, Crewe1 1913 HD
The lengthy process of building a Claughton class locomotive is shortened through the magic of moving image.
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1946
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The Three Children
The Three Children1 1946 HD
Public warning film on road safety for children - 3 small children meet Death.
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1948
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Pop Goes the Weasel
Pop Goes the Weasel1 1948 HD
The English nursery rhyme, Pop Goes The Weasel, has had various interpretations and by giving the title to this HM-Treasury sponsored picture, the...