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The Open Road
Whether you're going by road, rail, air or sea, this collection of screen ads doesn’t just get you from A to B, it offers a road map to an A-Z of desirable destinations.
Throughout the 20th century, screen advertising helped transform the car from luxury conveyance for the wealthy to essential commodity, 'hand-built by robots'. It saw out the last days of steam, and made 'the age of the train'. And it presented travel - at home or abroad - as a route to a better life.
Trojan Car AdvertTrojan Car Advert
Advert192610 minsSilent Location: York
There's no need to renew your socks with the Trojan Utility Car - you simply can't afford not to have one!
British Rail - Introducing AwaydayBritish Rail - Introducing Awayday
Advert19721 mins
Take a trip with off-peak away day travel.
British Rail - Intercity Makes the Going EasyBritish Rail - Intercity Makes the Going Easy
Advert19691 mins
Travel to the Great Fair of London – with great fares on offer.
Vistafjord Exclusive CruisesVistafjord Exclusive Cruises
Advert197521 mins Location: Southampton
Enjoy this kaleidoscope of images taken aboard the MS Vistafjord - for an exclusive holiday cruise setting sail from Southampton
Nature's CharmsNature's Charms
Advert193311 minsSilent
Through the medium of poetry and music this 1930s advertising film shows there’s an Austin motor car for every aspect of life.
Pa Puts His Foot DownPa Puts His Foot Down
Advert193416 mins Location: London
Romance blossoms over a discussion of fluid flywheels in this cinema ad for BSA cars, directed by Zoltan Korda.
Butlin's Has Something for EveryoneButlin's Has Something for Everyone
Advert19651 mins
Family fun at Butlin’s with nothing extra to pay.
Rhythm of the RoadRhythm of the Road
Advert19363 mins
Big engines, big cars and a mini musical that packs a punch.
Fun at RhylFun at Rhyl
Advert19620 mins Location: Rhyl
Cinema advertisement for Marine Lake & Ocean Beach, Rhyl, a popular destination for crowds set on a day's fun on free rides.
Go Gay at Butlin'sGo Gay at Butlin's
Advert19622 mins
A quintessentially 1960s advert for the British summer holiday institution.
Butlin's Continental HolidaysButlin's Continental Holidays
Advert19651 mins
This intriguingly basic Butlins ad is all talk.
Bring Baby to Butlin'sBring Baby to Butlin's
Advert19601 mins
Do you have a baby and a holiday problem? Come to Butlin's!
Butlin's Winter Welcome No. 1Butlin's Winter Welcome No. 1
Advert19592 mins Location: Saltdean
Say Hi-De-Hi to these Ho-De-Hotels in this cinema ad for Butlin’s winter holiday offering.
For Wonderful Winter Weekend Holidays...For Wonderful Winter Weekend Holidays...
Advert19591 mins
Butlins beats those winter blues.
Staff Wanted at Butlin's for ChristmasStaff Wanted at Butlin's for Christmas
Advert19630 mins
Free accommodation and festive fun in this period recruitment advert.
Jaguar Telephone DealerJaguar Telephone Dealer
Advert19701 mins
Get behind the wheel of the new XJ series 3.
Fiat Strada FigaroFiat Strada Figaro
Advert19792 mins
Automated visual poetry as sparks fly to the accompaniment of Figaro’s Aria.
As Time Goes ByAs Time Goes By
Advert193912 minsSilent
Be transported through time with this history of transport itself, ending in a hearty plug for Austin cars.
British Leyland Princess 2 Range (Test Track)British Leyland Princess 2 Range (Test Track)
Advert19781 mins
Stay one step ahead with the Leyland Princess 2.
The Gods Look DownThe Gods Look Down
Advert19365 mins
Mr Mercury’s statue comes to life to give us a start in this cinema ad for National Benzole Mixture - the nectar of the gods.
Still Going WellStill Going Well
Advert19751 mins
Britain goes well with Shell, says this bright, breezy and patriotic ad.
Arthur's Holiday CampArthur's Holiday Camp
Advert19492 minsSilent
‘Big hearted’ Arthur Askey fools around as he tries to get fit at a holiday camp in this sparkling advert for Gibbs SR toothpaste.
Butlin's by-the-sea Campaign: Family 7Butlin's by-the-sea Campaign: Family 7
19601 mins
Butlins – All the fun is free!
Butlin's Holiday Hotels 60 SecondsButlin's Holiday Hotels 60 Seconds
Advert19571 mins
See life from a different angle with a 1950s Butlin’s seaside holiday: there’s something for the whole family.