The Queen at Sheffield

The crowds stand silent as the nation says goodbye to Queen Victoria in February 1901.

Crowds gather outside the Town Hall to hear the town crier's royal announcement.

The Victorian great and good mark the passing of a political titan

Unusually detailed shots of the Jubilee procession

Carriages full of well-heeled guests continue in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee procession, filmed for RW Paul.

The head of the colonial procession and the Horse Guards approach Westminster Bridge during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

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.

Writer and activist So Mayer joins filmmaker and critic Alexandra Hidalgo to discuss the work of acclaimed French director and artist Agnès Varda.

You too can solve the case of the stolen boy, courtesy of this film from 1944.

Sorry kids – your parents might never let you out of the house again after watching this bleak 1940s road safety film

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.

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