Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with rats emerging from holes
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century magic lantern slide with demon beating a drum
Magic lantern slides, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with Roman goddess Abundantia bearing cornucopia
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
United States, 1950s: Women throw ticker tape from window
United States, 1950s: Women throw ticker tape from window. High angle shot of New York City parade. View down street of parade, ticker tape.
British Movietone
THE BUDGET
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BUDGET DAY
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey, presents the first Labour Budget with the appeal to unite to make Britain a fairer place in which to live. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
BUTLER'S BUDGET
Budget Day interest concentrated on the Houses of Parliament and on Downing Street, where large crowds waited to see the Prime Minister on his way to the House. Cameras were in full force outside the Chancellor's House and we asked him...
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THE BUDGET
Mr Butler leaves for the House of Commons to deliver his Budget Speech. Crowds had gathered in Smith Square to see him off and maybe to give him some useful hints. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NIXON VISIT
A flying visit by American President Richard Nixon. He has important talks with the Prime Minister at Chequers, and the two leaders are joined by the Queen for an informal luncheon. After five and a quarter hours in England President and...
Teen Kids News
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly over NYC in salute to frontline workers
The Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, honored those on the frontline of COVID-19 with a formation flight over New York City and New Jersey Tuesday.
British Movietone
BIRDS EYE
A promising new development in aerial photographer. Using a balloon tethered to a Land-Rover, Tom Snell of Yeovil takes the films for Planners and Industrialists, over built-up areas where camera planes could not fly. Disclaimer: British...
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PAMPLONA BULL RUN
As part of the Celebrations for the 'Fiesta of St. Fermin', the young men of Pamplona dice with injury, as several young bulls are released and run through the streets of the town. The run ends in the local bull-ring where the budding...
Teen Kids News
Adorable dog Appears To Stroke Cat Before The Best Friends Hug
An adorable video of a dog stroking a cat before the pair seemingly hug is melting animal lovers' hearts.
Press Association
Economist questions Musk's Twitter motives
A political economist has questioned Elon Musk's motives for a proposed acquisition of Twitter, drawing comparisons with the late billionaire Howard Hughes.
British Movietone
BRAVERY OF LONG DISTANCE WALKER
After walking 860 miles on crutches from John O'Groats to Lands End, polio victim David Ryder is greeted by film star Elizabeth Taylor and a great ovation from crowds of well-wishers. David's courage and tenacity are a dramatic...
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Lloyd George Lauds Alice In Wonderland
Wartime Premier unveils Lewis Carroll memorial at Llandudno, where book was inspired. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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EISENHOWER & EDEN -
The New York Press were very much on the spot when Mr Eisenhower met leading Republicans to discuss the Congressional situation. General Eisenhower also had a meeting with Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CABINET CHANGES?
Following his illness, Mr Ernest Bevin's resignation as Foreign Secretary has led to important cabinet changes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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VISIT OF HM THE QUEEN MOTHER- COLOUR
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother visits the Holiday Isles. ® ® The Islands were the only part of Britain to be occupied by the Germans during the...
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RECEPTION FOR THE MALL HEROES
An informal reception at Buckingham Palace for the seven men whose bravery in the Mall last March saved Princess Anne from a kidnap attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
Curated Video
A small vigil was held for journalist Kenji Goto in Tokyo on Sunday following news that he had been beheaded apparently by Islamic State group militants. (Feb. 1)
A small vigil was held for journalist Kenji Goto in Tokyo on Sunday, following the news that he had reportedly been beheaded by extremists from the Islamic State (IS) group.
An online video purporting to show an IS militant beheading...
Curated Video
Minister on rampage at TV station, held by employees
1. Staff of state television station (Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation - SLRC) waiting outside chairman's office where Sri Lankan Labour Minister Mervyn Silva and his bodyguards were held hostage
2. SOUNDBITE (Sinhala) No name given, Sri...
Curated Video
CAN 500 DESALINATION PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ISRAEL
Details the final stages of construction and testing n a water desalination plant built at Eilat, Israel.
1. various ws of desalination plant construction site
2. various of equipment at plant
3. various work in progress on pipe work ...
Curated Video
Vigil to pay respects to Kenji Goto after his apparent beheading by IS militants
A small vigil was held for journalist Kenji Goto in Tokyo on Sunday, following the news of his beheading, apparently by extremists from the Islamic State (IS) group.
An online video purporting to show an IS militant beheading Goto was...