Bfi Movies

Post-war Harrogate: voted the happiest place in Britain and the third most romantic destination in the world.

A momentous act of self sacrifice is caught on camera - Emily Davison is trampled by the King's horse at the 1913 Epsom Derby.

Ponsford, Ryder and Woodfull seen batting in Victoria's record-breaking innings against New South Wales in Melbourne.

Residents of the Cleveland market town of Stockton High Street smile for the camera on market day.

Large numbers of children and adults can be seen enjoying themselves, splashing about in the water or diving from the high-boards.

An astonishing English tourist’s view of street life in pre-partition Srinagar and Kashmir.

A lovingly crafted home movie charting the maiden voyage of the Brown family's new yacht.

Tassel-spinning showgirl Tina stars in this rare 60s British burlesque stage show reel.

A couple's untraditional early morning ritual is observed in a short drama which originally supported Polanski's The Tenant in UK cinemas.

Don’t judge a book by its cover but do judge a political party by its garage.

Carousels, doubling up on the helter skelter and an enormous key feature in the annual funfair on Mitcham Green.

A visit to Peterlee, Co. Durham.

A look at the sales practices employed at the LPE Superette run by John Beasley on Berwick Street market.

Wonderful glimpse of the Wimbledon tennis championship at its former home on Worple Road, including some of the era’s top male and female players.

Heavy snowfall makes Christmas dreams come true for residents across Britain.

Ever had a good experience with doorstep salespeople? Maybe you were lucky, but the doorstep has never seemed the best place for a sensible sales deci...

There are some breathtaking shots of workers constructing Newcastle's iconic Tyne Bridge, designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson, in this detailed and inf...

A BFI-produced documentary about documentary filmmaker John Grierson speaking about documentary.

A look at typical activities taking place in the Peek Frean factory: First, the workers get up steam, as supplies of milk and flour arrive. Sheets of...

A pools winning family with over Ј8,000 to spend can have a holiday anywhere they like. But they forgo the Costas for Skegness - but decide to do it i...