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MEN AND WOMEN OF TOMORROW
non-fiction
1925
National Library of Scotland

Made for screening at the 1925 World Educational Congress Edinburgh, the film gives a survey of the educational opportunities offered in Edinburgh from infants up to senior pupils.

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LAUREL AND HARDY VISIT EDINBURGH
non-fiction / Newsreel
1932
National Library of Scotland

Laurel and Hardy visit Edinburgh in 1932, arriving at Waverley Station, going to the North British Hotel and finally, visiting the Castle.

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FISH AND THE SEINE NET
non-fiction
1952
National Library of Scotland

A demonstration on how to use a Seine net for trawling. This film was planned by the Marine Laboratory Aberdeen, as part of their research programme on the efficiency of fishing gear. "Grateful ackn...

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HOME AND AWAY NO. 10
non-fiction
1961
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Home and Away series

One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. between 1954 and 1961. Featuring their Cyclone furnace for firing coal at work; the Renfrew staff association magazine going to pre...

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SCOTLAND AND THE NEW WORLD
non-fiction
1953
National Library of Scotland

A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.

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OLD AND THE NEW, the
non-fiction / Amateur film
1955
National Library of Scotland

A record of the renovation work on the Bellhaven cafe, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, between 1948 to 1955; shows the work of masons, joiners, glaziers and the Cocozza family on the new Cafe, and the interest o...

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DRAGON AND THE THISTLE, the
Non-Fiction
1985
National Library of Scotland

TV documentary about Chinese families living and working in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the problems they face in terms of housing, education, work and community relations, and the provisions in place to a...

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BOMBING SCHOOL AND SPORTS [Main]
1918
Imperial War Museums

Australian troops practising bomb (hand grenade) throwing from slit trenches. The explosions are filmed at various angles and distances. The 'cup final' of 7th (Meerut) Division football championships...

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NORTH BRITISH RAYON LTD, JEDBURGH: Cake Inspection And Trimming
National Library of Scotland

This film records cake trimming and inspection work at North British Rayon Ltd, Jedburgh. Women are shown stacking the stillage trays, inspecting the cakes, and then packing using two methods. The s...

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EXPERIMENTS IN LANDING AEROPLANES AND SEAPLANES FROM SHIP'S DECK [Main]
Imperial War Museums

I. The steam catapult trials carried out at the Armstrong Whitworth plant, Elswick, and later at the Experimental Aircraft Depot, Isle of Grain. A steam catapult fitted to HMS Slinger is used first to...

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47TH STATIONARY HOSPITAL, GAZA, AND TROOPS IN PALESTINE [Main]
Imperial War Museums

III. A study of the inhabitants as they pick almonds, including a lady "of low caste" (according to the shotsheet) a girl and a veiled lady of high caste. It is not clear whether these are Jewish or M...

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LONDON - BRITISH FACT AND GERMAN FICTION [Main]
Imperial War Museums
Other title(s):
- LONDRES - LA VERDAD BRITANICA Y LA FICCION GERMANA (on copy held) [alternative]

I. The film contrasts quotes from a German newspaper given as 'Westphalia Daily News' reporting the damage or destruction of prominent landmarks in the centre of London with film of those places taken...

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WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH IRISH AT THE FRONT [Main]
Imperial War Museums
Other title(s):
- OFFICIAL PICTURES OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE - FOURTH SERIES [series]

(Reel 1) Connaught Rangers eating in billets near Hulluch, March 1916. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers near Messines, June 1917. Royal Munster Fusiliers march to Mass near Hulluch, March 1916. 2nd Battal...

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PLUMER DECORATING WOMEN OF FANY AND VAD [Main]
Imperial War Museums

The ceremony takes place in a field, with men of Plumer's staff watching as he pins medals for bravery onto women officers of the Queen Alexandra's First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and the Voluntary Aid Det...

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Imagine Waking Up Tomorrow And All Music Has Disappeared
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum

Documentary revolving around a hypothetical thought: What if no music existed, no CDs, records, iPods, instruments, virtually no musical history at all? Without any knowledge of music, we would have t...

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Helmut Newton – The Bad and the Beautiful
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum

Documentary film about the legendary photographer Helmut Newton (1920-2004), made on the occasion of his 100th birthday on 31 October 2020, which traces the life story of Newton, who was born in Berli...

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VISIT OF MAYOR OF TRONDHEIM DR OLAV GJAEREVOLL TO DUNFERMLINE
National Library of Scotland

The Mayor is taken on a tour of the town and surrounding sights, to Comrie colliery and on a Clyde pleasure steamer.

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[AYRSHIRE CINE CLUB OUTINGS MOFFAT & BIGGAR 1975]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [AYRSHIRE CINE CLUB OUTINGS MOFFAT & BIGGAR 1975]

Amateur footage of ciné club outings to Moffat and Biggar.

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[TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD BLACKPOOL 1953]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD BLACKPOOL 1953]

Amateur footage of a Townswomen's Guild outing to Blackpool.

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PERTHSHIRE PANORAMA
National Library of Scotland

An introduction to Perthshire, highlighting its places of interest, countryside and leisure opportunities.

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[FIRTH OF CLYDE]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [FIRTH OF CLYDE]

Amateur footage of a journey down the Clyde by steamer to Rothesay.

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[AYR - BARNCLUITH, WINNOCKS, QUEENS TERR. GLG SKERRYVORE]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [AYR - BARNCLUITH, WINNOCKS, QUEENS TERR. GLG SKERRYVORE]

Home movie of a family relaxing in a garden and on a visit to the beach.

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[INNELLAN]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [INNELLAN]

Amateur footage of a steamer trip to Rothesay on board the St. Columba.

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[DEAN FAMILY, the]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [DEAN FAMILY, the]

Amateur home movie footage of family events, including home visits, trips to the seaside and riding stables.

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