Aklowa African Village in Essex

Soldiers from the far reaches of the British Empire arrive in London to take part in the official commemoration of the end of war in Europe.

Keep calm and carry on - these East End schoolkids dance to lift the spirits of Kiwi troops

In 1940 the war still seemed distant to US citizens. But what it was like for the 11 million ‘other Americans’ who were already at war? The March of Time cameras go north of the border to Canada to find out.

Everyday life and places of interest around the areas of Midnapore and Chittagong, including steamers and Indian boats along the Damodar river.

Indian soldiers in Singapore, while their compatriots are trained in the manufacture of war munitions

It's smiles all round in this snapshot of postcolonial Ghana, born from the British imperial territory of the Gold Coast

With workshops and performances, Aklowa village in Essex promotes a greater awareness of the richness of African culture.

A protective father masquerades as an automatic doll in this bonkers interwar comedy.

May Day – a significant day for the labour movement – is covered by the cameras of the Film and Photograph League.

An exploration of the life and work of the controversial British composer.

Let it bleed? This exemplary education film gets to the heart of the matter.

Punchy political film capturing mass protests against unemployment.

A spirited satire on the coronation of George VI made by members of the Film and Photograph League.