King Edward VII Opens Sheffield University

Sheffield professional sportsmen train determined disabled adults to compete at the Special Olympics in this heart-warming short film. (

Children from Sheffield enjoy becoming amateur dentists for the day in this informative educational film from the late 1950s.

A Sheffield bus strike causes traffic congestion in this film that shows the significant local impact that a workplace dispute can have.

This film sees Sheffield Council reform and modernise their approach to female leisure activities for their diverse and busy community.

Military men and women from Sheffield put on a show from 1942-1947 in this patriotic compilation film.

As the rise of fascism casts a shadow over Europe, the people of Sheffield take to the streets to deliver a powerful message.

A sorry end to any ship: timings, tide and wind played their part in pushing HMS Conway onto the Platters rocks in the Menai Strait on 14/4/1953.

The wet and warm ale goes down a treat as aficionados gather to celebrate real ale.

Sea pinks and samphire, lighthouses and church ruins – Llanddwyn’s charms are many and varied.

Experimentation with a coat for two leaves couples with really no escape.

Progressive gathering of festival goers hits the blues.

Another blustery summer day in the 1950s and it's Lower Penn's carnival parade.