Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance Troop at Sidmouth

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.

Beach, church and carnival – Chief Inspector of Brixton Police sent to Trinidad to learn about West Indian customs.

Advice for village families on raising children to become strong, healthy citizens

Vibrant documentary that captures Trinidad's famous street carnival in 1960.

"Good taste can be very killing": personal reflections from the self-trained Indian painter.

The film shows Port Louis, the capital; workers on sugar plantations and road mending as well as colonial life in the then British dependency.

The cream of Devon painted in an unfamiliar palette in this Dufaycolor travelogue

A grand coach tour makes its way to Hampshire, Dorset and Devon, leaving London far behind

Sidmouth sits hidden among the cliffs and the area is filmed by an enthusiastic holidaymaker.

This fifties holiday film captures the mood of the day in beautiful colour.

International folk bands and troupes put on an act at Sidmouth

Cat on Water! Catamaran race off Sidmouth

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.