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...
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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....
Skiing On Zugspitze Plateau (1960)
This 1960 British Pathé newsreel captures competitive skiing on the Zugspitze Plateau in Bavaria, then part of West Germany. Set against the dramatic backdrop of...
What really happens to the plastic you throw away
We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away?...
January’s a Frost (1963)
Snow (1963), directed by Geoffrey Jones and preserved by the BFI National Archive, is an eight minute documentary montage celebrating the efforts of British Rail...
Christmas Is for All
Christmas Is for All was British Pathé’s festive release for 1963, created in the company’s familiar newsreel style that blended warmth, humour and social observation....
Ballet In The Making (1932)
Ballet in the Making is a British Pathé newsreel feature showing young pupils at what paper records identify as the Mayfair School of Dancing. The...
Road safety week 2023
Let’s talk about SPEED. Five people die on UK roads every day, so why do we still think it’s OK to speed? Take part in...
What is Dementia?
Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms that commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem solving, language and perception. In a person with...
Creating a pet safe garden
In this practical guide from First Aid for Life, Emma Hammett explains how to create a garden that is both enjoyable and safe for pets....
