Wartime Events in Sheffield

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.

Beautifully presented production from The Newport and District Amateur Film Society which gives a real flavour of city celebrations on Victory in Europe Day (8th May 1945).

Step into the aftermath of a WWII bombing raid in south London in this startling amateur film.

A Bedfordshire village celebrates Allied victory in the Pacific with a street party, captured in full colour by amateur filmmaker and Aspley Guise resident A.R. Sinfield.

After nearly six years at war the people of Hull show their relief and joy through dancing, children’s parties and other celebrations seen here breaking out all across the city.

Jubilant crowds gather to celebrate VE Day and the end of the war in Europe. Banners are raised above bomb damaged streets and buildings.

Sheffield gives the capital a run for its money with an impressive parade celebrating the monarch, a month before the 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.

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

When the future rocks up at your front door and punches you in the face, there's only one thing to do: go on a massive f*cking bender.

Through spoken word poetry coupled with evocative images, Dudu explores the issue of colourism and its effects on self-identity.

When an astronaut ponders the silence of space, he comes upon a startling self-realisation.

Teenage Freddie doesn't seem to think that the apocalypse would be all that bad, as he boogies his troubles away on a gorgeous sunny hill.

The rickshaw drivers, 'Autowalas', of New Delhi, talk about economic struggles, stigmas, politics and cultural issues that impact their livelihoods.

This short animation reflects on whether each breath is a moment of respite or agitation.