Ingot Pictorial No. 15

The drama and spectacle of steelmaking at Ebbw Vale.

A rare insight into manufacturing in the 1960s, behind the scenes at Colchester Lathes' factory, whose engineers have earned a first class reputation both locally and overseas.

RTB has lots to celebrate and Howard Marshall, director of personnel/public relations and the main Ingot Pictorial commentator, downs a pint in one on opening Ebbw Vale House.

This Ingot Pictorial – a quarterly review of life inside and outside RTB steelworks – brings back memories of summer events (carnival, tennis, singing cousins) in December.

Inside the steel works - come and take a close look at a very heavy industry.

A steelworks and a workforce under the shadow of closure. Bilston faces a cold winter as it loses its traditional heavy industry.

The dramatic effects of the 1953 North Sea Flood upon farmlands on the east coast of Britain and the work of Ferguson tractors in rescue.

The Thames was alive with vessels of all shapes and sizes, testimony to the success of London as a busy Port, handling cargo and passenger ferries from around the world.

A lovely shot of Berwick Street market in Soho is among the highlights of this sweet family film, which also captures a 20th anniversary holiday in Canvey Island.

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.