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Videos
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SEALING WAX AND WAFERS
non-fiction
1966
National Library of Scotland

A promotional film for George Waterston and Sons of Edinburgh, Wax Chandlers. This film shows interiors and machinery of the firm's old wax making factory at St. John's Hill, just prior to demolition....

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BY LEARNING AND COURTESY
non-fiction / Documentary film
1954
National Library of Scotland

Aberdeen High School for Girls - from the first day of infant class to prize-giving for senior pupils leaving school. All aspects of learning are recorded, with emphasis on drama, music and dance.

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SPACE AND LIGHT
non-fiction / Documentary film
1972
National Library of Scotland

An exploration of St Peter's Seminary, Cardross on the Firth of Clyde.

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GLASGOW TODAY AND TOMORROW
non-fiction
1949
National Library of Scotland

Glasgow in the post-war years and the Corporation's futuristic plans for the city's development. [The film was made to tie in with an exhibition of the same title, held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow....

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CUMBERNAULD GRANNY AND GRANDPA
non-fiction / Amateur film / Amateur film
1937
National Library of Scotland

Family home life.

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SCOTCH AND DRY
non-fiction / Documentary film
1976
National Library of Scotland

Film sponsored by Esso following the Scottish Rally of 1976. The rally begins in Ayrshire and takes in the Highlands. Interviews with various drivers at the roadside and after each stage is completed...

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SEA AND SHIPS, the
non-fiction / Amateur film / Amateur film
1960
National Library of Scotland

A family holiday around Firth of Clyde and beyond on various boats. Includes a trip to Belfast and a trip 'Doon The Watter' on the Waverley.

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STAFFA AND IONA
non-fiction / Amateur film
1956
National Library of Scotland

Trip from Oban to Staffa and Iona, visiting the tourist sites. [Accompanied by voiceover and classical music]

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Images
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FISH AND THE SEINE NET
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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SCOTLAND AND THE NEW WORLD
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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OUR ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Glasgow Civics series

A tour through various exhibitions in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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MEN AND WOMEN OF TOMORROW
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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4 AND 20 FIT GIRLS
National Library of Scotland

Women exercising during a keep-fit class.

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GALASHIELS AND BRAW LADS GATHERING
National Library of Scotland

The festival of the Braw Lads Gathering in the Borders town of Galashiels; the historic flag is presented and then carried on horseback through the town.

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LOCHGELLY AT WORK AND PLAY
National Library of Scotland

The people of Lochgelly at work and play, with footage of wash day and playing golf and bowls.

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OLD AND THE NEW, the
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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Texts
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Public Health Department and Medical Work
Centre nationale du cinéma et de l’image animée

The Public Health Department was created to put reception and counseling facilities into place--with the American Committee's help-- for parents in difficulty. An American Committee nurse, assisted b...

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Sieben gegen die Hölle (The Long and the Short and the Tail)
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VISIT TO MAVOR AND COULSON, a
National Library of Scotland

A tour of the Mavor and Coulson Bridgeton works, Glasgow,

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HOW SCWS CIGARETTES AND TOBACCOS ARE MADE
National Library of Scotland

The manufacture of SCWS cigarettes and tobacco at the Co-op's Shieldhall factory, Glasgow.

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BRUNTON'S WIRE AND ROPE WORKS, MUSSELBURGH
National Library of Scotland

The processes involved in the manufacturing of wire rope at Brunton's Wire and Rope Works, Musselburgh.

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OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY
National Library of Scotland

An advert for Guthrie's mutton showing that only the best sheep are selected.

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OUR CITY - TODAY AND TOMORROW
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Glasgow Civics series

The city of Glasgow in the 1940s - its buildings, parks, museum, university and housing, showing the plans for major re-development of the city. Relates to issues proposed in the Bruce Report 1945 - a...

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PURE NEW WOOL - AND SCOTTISH
National Library of Scotland

From sheep shearing in Australia to wool being spun and woven into cloth in Scottish tweed mills.

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