Manchester Catholics Whitsuntide Procession (1904)

Church school pupils set off for a trip to the famous Birmingham entertainment hall.

May Queens and drag queens, cadets and clowns: thousands turn out for an Edwardian fundraiser in the Merseyside town.

An Edwardian congregation emerges after Sunday service in Accrington, Lancashire.

Colourful carnival floats in the Lancashire seaside resort of Southport.

Residents of Manchester's own 'Little Italy' put on a display of religious pomp during the city's annual Whit Walk.

Dublin's Catholic faithful wend their way home after Sunday service.

A volunteer cavalry regiment is enthusiastically welcomed home after active service in South Africa.

Windows of opportunity: how a charity aimed to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

A brisk look at the tests and education practices for deaf people in 1940s

Faith in the inner city - the mission of the Sharon Full Gospel Church in Manchester.

Manchester is 'Tickled Pink' with this annual celebration of LGBT life.

Earning and learning, as an apprentice begins his working life.

Over 30 years and 150 projects, the composer shares, with humour and passion, the intricacies of making film music.

Neil selected soundtracks for 127 Hours, Shame, Kick Ass, Control and many more. He discusses the job and its complexities, referencing his own work.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's adapter reveals his quest for "the poem of the book" and the importance of simplicity: 'Drain the pond to find the fish'.

L.A. Confidential's screenwriter explains why he thinks writer's block is a myth, and reveals Clint Eastwood's unique powers of persuasion.

Irma Vep writer/director Assayas moved from film journalism to filmmaking – a fascinating journey told with disarming honesty to Jonathan Romney.

Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Francis Coppola and making movies in five days – prepare yourself for Corman wisdom.