In Ancient Sussex

Shades of Lawrence of Arabia in a worn but often beautiful film of WWI desert exercises in Egypt.

British troops try to coax and cajole their pack animals on to a military supply train, but they're stubborn as mules...

Follow the lightning-quick hand of the artist behind a series of comic cartoon sketches poking fun at the enemy during WWI.

A rare surviving WWI memorial film, featuring poignant images of men killed or injured serving in the armed forces.

An abandoned baby girl is found in an apple barrel and adopted by a humble grocer in this sentimental wartime fiction.

A rare film of Sheffield in 1915 with well-to-do women of the city out selling flowers on the streets to raise money for Alexandra Rose Day, and visiting recently wounded soldiers.

The ancient city of Chichester's new and very modern public library rises from its concrete foundations in this fascinating film from the mid 1960s

Chichester gets out the bunting for Gala Day and to celebrate the arrival of a very special Royal visitor

Join the Blighs on their homeward journey through the Southern counties - calling at Glastonbury and various ancient landmarks east

Not a hoodie in sight as the male youth of Chichester goes clubbing – shove ha'penny style

This amazing footage captures a unique little railway at work during its declining years in the late 1920s

Spitfire the Rabbit makes a guest appearance in this charming family film from the early years of the war - featuring various aircraft and larks with men of the RAF.

A grand tour of Japan’s major cities, offering scenic views of the streets and daily life.

This ethnographic film offers a brief overview of the traditional culture of the Ainu, an ethnic minority in Japan.

The performance of a masked dancer is followed by a scene from a kendo match, contrasting grace and ferocity.

In a school gymnastic festival, boys and girls demonstrate their physical rigour through exercise and dance.

A vibrant festival with parades of fishermen and geisha celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port.

Pathécolor’s mechanical stencil colouring is put to good use illustrating a festival at an ancient shrine.