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Videos
(69502 Results)

FORTH AND CLYDE CANAL, the
non-fiction / Documentary film
1970
National Library of Scotland

A history of the Forth and Clyde Canal.

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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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HIT AND A MISS, a
Feature film / Amateur film
1954
National Library of Scotland

A comedic tale set in the garden of the Thoms' family house, on a summer's day. A group of boys playing in the garden get into trouble with a pernickety neighbour but later redeem themselves by spott...

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CARPENTER AND HIS TOOLS, the
non-fiction / Documentary film / Educational film
1939
National Library of Scotland

Sponsored by Glasgow Corporation Education Committee, this educational film introduces the chief tools used by the carpenter.

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SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS, the
non-fiction / Amateur film
1929
National Library of Scotland

Tour of the Highlands and Islands in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Scenes include farming, fishing, mountain climbing, ships, and a brief shot of the 'talkies' being installed at Balmoral.

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GLASGOW, ROTHESAY AND LARGS, to
non-fiction / Newsreel
1935
National Library of Scotland

Overview of journey from Glasgow city centre to Rothesay and Largs on passenger steamer circa 1935.

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BEFORE AND AFTER THE BABY
non-fiction
1948
National Library of Scotland

Overview of twenty one ante and post natal exercises through the combination of detailed intertitles and physical demonstration. Filming takes place at Rottenrow Maternity and Women's Hospital as wel...

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BOWLER AND THE BUNNET, the
non-fiction
1967
National Library of Scotland

A documentary, narrated and directed by Sean Connery, on the turbulent industrial relations of the workforce of Fairfield's shipyard on the Clyde during the mid 1960s.

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Images
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OLD ROYAL BURGH OF AYR, the
National Library of Scotland

Comprehensive history of the burgh of Ayr, including footage of buildings of historical interest.

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

Amateur family footage of various locations, including Ayr, Rothesay, the Dunoon area and Gare Loch.

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

Amateur footage of children's dance displays in a theatre and in a dance classroom.

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[GYMKHANA DISPLAY, PRESTWICK, CARMUNNOCK]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [GYMKHANA DISPLAY, PRESTWICK, CARMUNNOCK]

Amateur footage of riding school gymkhanas and brief shots of an outdoor swimming pool.

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GLASGOW IN THE SIXTIES
National Library of Scotland

Compilation of scenes from Glasgow in the sixties including footage of the Gorbals, Paddy's Market, the Broomielaw the Alhambra Theatre and Glasgow Green.

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(HISTORICAL PAGEANT)
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- (HISTORICAL PAGEANT)

An unfinished film from the mid 1950s showing an historical pageant taking place in the Lauriston district of Edinburgh.

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(FAMILY SCENES)
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- (FAMILY SCENES)

Amateur home movies, including family visits, Christmas scenes, days out and family pets.

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[OLD STUDENT DAYS 1968 CRAMOND, EDINBURGH]
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- [OLD STUDENT DAYS 1968 CRAMOND, EDINBURGH]

Amateur footage of the buildings and grounds of Dunfermline College of Physical Education at Cramond, Edinburgh.

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Texts
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STAN AND OLLIE
National Library of Scotland

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy sightseeing in Edinburgh where they visit the castle and make an appearance on stage at the Playhouse Cinema.

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ROUTES AND CENTRES
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- GBI Geography of Scotland series

A tour of the principal centres in Scotland for road and rail networks - Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

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SADNESS AND GLADNESS
National Library of Scotland

Jeannie and Mattie are accepted for a seaside holiday camp. One of a series of fund-raising films produced in aid of the Necessitous Children's Holiday Camp Fund.

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TRAMPING AND CAMPING
National Library of Scotland
Other title(s):
- Junior Activity Films series

A camping expedition by an uncle and his nephew, showing the do's and don'ts of the countryside code.

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ART AND MOVEMENT
National Library of Scotland

A film tracing the introduction of movement as a factor in 20th century art. It records various ways in which artists have tackled this development such as Gabo, Calder and Soto.

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BRIDE AND GROOM
National Library of Scotland

Surrealistic view of the "Honeymoon couple", interrupted by salesmen, consumer goods, jealousy, anger and infidelity. [Award winner in the 1957 Scottish Amateur Film Festival.]

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CASTLE AND CAPITAL
National Library of Scotland

A descriptive essay on the city of Edinburgh, and in particular of Edinburgh Castle.

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SEALING WAX AND WAFERS
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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