Fire Call (1952)

Fire engines in London have always been very noisy by necessity as they need to reach emergencies quickly, but many other noise sources can cause...

Diphtheria Trailer (1942)

In 1942 around 3,000 children a year died of Diphtheria. The government campaign to improve vaccination rates was very successful and helped to drive down...

The Milky Way (1948)

The 1940's were a time when milk production began adopting new techniques of sterilisation and pasteurisation which wasn't always welcomed by everyone.

Caribbean Market (1961)

Caribbean market in Brixton's Granville Arcade; West Indian shoppers, mostly women pick over fruit and vegetables on the market stalls; sweet potatoes, some kind of...

Here’s Health (1937)

This archival British Pathé film shows members of the Women’s League of Health and Beauty taking part in organised group exercise. The footage captures young...

Instant Bathroom (1966)

Carshalton, Surrey This British Pathé newsreel (Film ID: 1789.2) documents the installation of a prefabricated bathroom onto a row of houses in Carshalton, Surrey. The...

1960s Men’s Gym

The 1960s Men’s Gym film by British Pathé was made in the style of a short newsreel feature, typical of the company’s output during that...

USA Fat Camp (1940)

The 1940 USA Fat Camp newsreel from British Pathé (Film ID: 1206.04) showcases a women’s weight loss camp in America run along quasi military lines....