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Kingston in Decay?Kingston in Decay?
Amateur film19769 mins Location: Kingston Upon Thames
An amatuer filmmaker takes a critical and somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the changing face of Kingston upon Thames
The NudistsThe Nudists
News19719 mins Location: Devon
Country House offers naturists a way to air all.
Dawdon CollieryDawdon Colliery
News19678 mins Location: Dawdon
Grit, grime and graft fathoms beneath the North Sea for coal miners at Dawdon Colliery.
Seaham Bathing BellesSeaham Bathing Belles
Amateur film19634 minsSilent Location: Seaham
Making a splash with the breakfast club regulars of the Seaham Harbour Amateur Swimming Club.
Swansea, Victoria - Pontardulais Railway, 1964 (June)Swansea, Victoria - Pontardulais Railway, 1964 (June)
Amateur film196412 mins Location: Pontarddulais
“It would be difficult to find a more lovely train journey”, declares Swansea’s Librarian, the film-maker and narrator. Prepare to be beguiled, station by station.
"Oh to Be in England""Oh to Be in England"
Amateur film194713 minsSilent Location: Harrow
Bluebells, wisteria and snowdrops feature in this lovely colour film showing the effect of nature on the London suburb of Harrow after the war.
Shipley 1961Shipley 1961
Non-Fiction196122 minsSilent Location: Shipley
The old shops of Shipley are lovingly preserved in this film as concrete shopping centres take over and local mums with prams, and elderly townsfolk, sit and ponder the results.
83 Squadron at Scampton83 Squadron at Scampton
Non-Fiction194250 minsSilent Location: Scampton
RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, June of 1942, as squadrons of Avro Lancaster and Manchester aircraft prepare to execute a night raid.
"Oh to Be in England""Oh to Be in England"
Amateur film194713 minsSilent Location: Harrow
Bluebells, wisteria and snowdrops feature in this lovely colour film showing the effect of nature on the London suburb of Harrow after the war.
Newtown - disastrous floods of 1960Newtown - disastrous floods of 1960
Home movie19602 minsSilent Location: Newtown/Y Drenewydd
In 1960, Newtown found itself under attack by the elements as the River Severn bursts its banks and flooded the town, submerging houses, vehicles and trees.
Along the Glamorganshire CanalAlong the Glamorganshire Canal
Amateur film19456 minsSilent Location: Gabalfa
The once thriving but now derelict canal is full of interest for members of Cardiff Amateur Cine Society.
Hook, Line and SheffieldHook, Line and Sheffield
Documentary196313 mins Location: Sheffield
This marvellous film follows a typical weekend outing on a fishing competition by Sheffield anglers in 1963, as well as demonstrating the practicalities and virtues of fishing.
Tram Ride through Sunderland (1904)Tram Ride through Sunderland (1904)
Non-Fiction19043 minsSilent Location: Sunderland
The thrill of a ride through central Sunderland to the sea at Roker.
Father ThamesFather Thames
Documentary193517 mins Location: Thames Head
Swans, boats and bridges are celebrated by lyrical commentary and fine images in this delightful tour of the Thames from “trivial” beginnings to torrential end.
S.L.O.G.G. Send the Lorries out of Gosforth & GatesheadS.L.O.G.G. Send the Lorries out of Gosforth & Gateshead
Open access programme197612 mins Location: Gosforth
Caught within the obscure workings of various bureaucracies, locals of Gosforth and Gateshead campaign against relentless heavy traffic through their town centres.
Night MailNight Mail
Documentary193624 mins Location: Euston Sta
The flagship of the GPO Film Unit's output and a cornerstone of British documentary, featuring music by Benjamin Britten and the verse of W.H. Auden.
Rode SafelyRode Safely
Instructional film/TV programme195537 mins Location: Liverpool
Good luck and safe motorcycling! Let the experts show you how.
Waverley StepsWaverley Steps
Documentary194831 mins Location: Edinburgh
Beautifully evocative impression of a Sunday in early postwar Edinburgh.
Seaham Harbour 1899Seaham Harbour 1899
Non-Fiction18992 minsSilent Location: Seaham
Victorian County Durham celebrates the construction of Seaham Pier in a formal ceremony.
Latifah and Himli's Nomadic UncleLatifah and Himli's Nomadic Uncle
Drama199215 mins Location: Westminster
Alnoor Dewshi's clever, charming and illuminating film about two cousins who discuss ideas of culture and history while wandering through London.
MinerMiner
Documentary195036 minsSilent Location: Featherstone
Absorbing overview of coalmining in the early years of nationalisation.
IlfracombeIlfracombe
Amateur film196031 mins Location: Ilfracombe
A promotional film shows the famous holiday destination of Ilfracombe.
Food for ThoughtFood for Thought
Government sponsored film19405 mins
Grumpy Grandma is put in her place during wartime food demonstration
Barging through LondonBarging through London
192411 mins Location: Limehouse
Part of Wonderful London, the BFI National Archive’s programme of restored London travelogues, filmed in the capital in the 1920s.
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