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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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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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GLASGOW'S HOUSING PROBLEM AND ITS SOLUTION
National Library of Scotland

Plans for building new housing in Glasgow and encouraging skilled tradesmen to return to working at their old trades on building sites.

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ST. KILDA: Its People and Birds
National Library of Scotland

Bird life on St. Kilda, including shots of islanders snaring young fulmars, the St. Kildans' staple food.

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BROXBURN GALA DAY AND CROWNING OF QUEEN
National Library of Scotland

Broxburn Gala Day and crowning of the Queen, 26th June 1954. Includes footage of the procession, children's fancy dress competition and the Gala Queen crowning ceremony.

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KIRKLISTON CHILDREN'S GALA AND CROWNING OF QUEEN
National Library of Scotland

Procession of the Gala Queen and "The Champion" through the streets of Kirkliston, West Lothian. 3rd July 1954.

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INVERKEITHING LAMMAS FAIR AND GAMES 1951
National Library of Scotland

General views of a youth parade which includes the Boys' Brigade, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides at the Inverkeithing Lammas Fair and Games.

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UNVEILING BO'NESS AND CARRIDEN WAR MEMORIAL
National Library of Scotland

Lt .General Sir Walter Braithwaite unveils Bo'ness and Carriden war memorial. 12th July 1924.

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Texts
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LOTHIANS PART II, the: Industries and Towns
National Library of Scotland

Lothian's coastal industries: fishing ports at Granton and Newhaven and the docks at Leith and Bo'ness. Its mining industries: shale mining by open-cast methods and a new pit at Bo'ness. Some of th...

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REST AND BE THANKFUL HILL CLIMB 1950
National Library of Scotland

The Rest And Be Thankful Hill Climb of 1950, organised by the Royal Scottish Automobile Club. Featuring general views of the race and presentation of the trophy to the winner.

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BORDERS: Where Scotland and England Meet, the
National Library of Scotland

The changing forces in the traditional borderland; in the fishing and textile industries, farming, forestry and housing.

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MARGARET BAKER IN LECTURES AND STORIES
National Library of Scotland

An open-air lecture by Margaret Baker telling the story about the dangers of drink, and propounding the benefits of drinking milk.

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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS - A ROYAL TOUR
National Library of Scotland

HRH the Prince of Wales on a tour of the Highlands and Islands with visits including the Highland stoneware pottery at Lochinver, a woollen mill on Lewis, an electronics factory on Skye and fudge and ...

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ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH AND CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
National Library of Scotland

The Corpus Christi procession from St. Joseph's Church Kilmarnock to Nazareth House (Convent of the Poor Sisters of Nazareth). [Part of a collection of films concerning the Catholic liturgical practi...

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FLOWERS AND COFFEE PARTY AT UMANAK
National Library of Scotland

Wild flowers at Umanak, Greenland and the Governor of Greenland gives a coffee party.

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FUR, SEALS AND FLOWERS IN PRIBILOF ISLANDS
National Library of Scotland

A woman botanist collects wild flowers and local women make baskets on the island of Unalaska.

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