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Christmas in BelfastChristmas in Belfast
Government sponsored film19772 mins Location: Belfast
Christmas in Belfast at the height of 'The Troubles'. Not the most wonderful time of year.
The Story of Minnie ClarkeThe Story of Minnie Clarke
Documentary198017 mins Location: Crossmaglen
Experience life in Crossmaglen by spending the day with Minnie Clarke.
Tram Rides through Nottingham (1902)Tram Rides through Nottingham (1902)
Non-Fiction19026 minsSilent Location: Nottingham
Filmmakers Mitchell and Kenyon conduct an evocative ride through Edwardian Nottingham.
PoacherPoacher
News19743 mins Location: Market Drayton
Belt tightening for Market Drayton's publicity seeking 'Merchant of Venison'.
Portsmouth's Charlotte Street MarketPortsmouth's Charlotte Street Market
Amateur film19776 minsSilent Location: Portsmouth
The colourful bustle of Portsmouth's oldest street market features in this 1977 film – where traders and shoppers mix under the brooding presence of the infamous Tricorn Centre.
Queen o' the BorderQueen o' the Border
Documentary194910 mins Location: Hawick
Welcome to Hawick, pronounced 'hoik' by the locals. Here it's all holidays and hosiery!
North BerwickNorth Berwick
Amateur film193811 minsSilent Location: North Berwick
Breathe in the fresh sea air of 1930s North Berwick in this lovely early colour film, and enjoy the elegant fashions and varied entertainments around the 'Biarritz of the North'.
Aberystwyth Carnival, June 1975Aberystwyth Carnival, June 1975
Home movie19754 minsSilent Location: Aberystwyth
Children dressed as double yellow lines indicate that parking in Aberystwyth has been an issue across the centuries!
Sunshine in SohoSunshine in Soho
Documentary195632 mins Location: Soho
1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.
Early Fashions on Brighton PierEarly Fashions on Brighton Pier
Non-Fiction18981 minsSilent Location: Brighton
An accidental fashion parade as holiday promenaders pass before the camera on Brighton Pier
Chichester TourChichester Tour
Amateur film19627 minsSilent Location: Chichester
A fascinating film showing the cathedral city of Chichester before the arrival of its ringroad and the pedestrianisation of its Roman streets.
The Port of HullThe Port of Hull
Documentary196329 minsSilent Location: Kingston upon Hull
Dry facts meet aesthetic beauty in this industrial film showcasing Hull’s status as a thriving international port.
Changing Face of CamberwellChanging Face of Camberwell
Documentary196332 mins Location: Camberwell
Looking back at Camberwell's Victorian history, and forward to the future, this film captures the impact of changing architecture on local residents.
A Safe Place to BeA Safe Place to Be
Documentary198032 mins Location: Spitalfields
Racism in Spitalfields reaches crisis point in the 70s as the National Front attack the local Bangladeshi community
Employees Leaving Furness Railway Works, Barrow (1901)Employees Leaving Furness Railway Works, Barrow (1901)
Non-Fiction19011 minsSilent Location: Barrow-In-Furness
An all-male Edwardian crowd is filmed leaving work in the north western town.
JarpingJarping
Non-Fiction19786 mins Location: Chinnor
An ancient Swiss tradition or just an incomprehensible egg smashing excuse for a booze up?
7 Towns7 Towns
Amateur film196758 mins Location: Evesham
Worcestershire's historic towns: a heritage at risk from 1960s progress.
Christmas in Canterbury 1963Christmas in Canterbury 1963
Amateur film19632 minsSilent Location: Canterbury
John Clague's colourful film captures those last exciting days before Christmas – with Christmas trees and Christmas lights all ready for the big switch-on
AberdeenAberdeen
School programme and Educational film197019 mins Location: Aberdeen
Explore the growth of Aberdeen’s sparkling streets in this lively and colourful educational documentary produced by Campbell Harper Films for the 'Cities of Scotland' series.
One of the StaffOne of the Staff
Documentary19779 mins Location: Congleton
Delivering bread is all in a day's work for this modern day work-horse.
Twenty-four Square MilesTwenty-four Square Miles
Documentary194642 mins Location: Banbury
For an impression of what life was like in rural Oxfordshire in the mid-1940s, look no further than this documentary
Christmas Shopping, Godalming 1922Christmas Shopping, Godalming 1922
Amateur film19223 minsSilent Location: Godalming
The timber-framed establishments of old Godalming lure shoppers with their enticing displays of yuletide fare and mistletoe.
Forest HeritageForest Heritage
Documentary195223 mins Location: New Forest
Hampshire casts its sylvan spell in this absorbing look at the tranquil villages and ancient traditions of the New Forest.
Exeter after the BlitzExeter after the Blitz
War19424 minsSilent Location: Exeter
Wartime meals-on-wheels and some rare snapshots of the bomb-damaged Georgian terraces of Dix's Field, Exeter.
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