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  • 1939 Cat no. 763

    Poultry Farming

    1939, Felsted (Essex)

    Amateur record of the rearing of poultry, a popular occupation during the 1930s. The film also contains excerpts of films from the Pathe 9.5 film catalogue.

    Cat no. 763

    0:38:00

    Black and White, silent

  • c. 1949 Cat no. 764

    Overhead Traction Equipment for Railway Electrification

    c. 1949, Essex (County)

    A detailed record of the electrification of the railway line from Liverpool Street to Shenfield, one of the busiest lines in the country.

    Cat no. 764

    0:30:47

    Black and White, sound

  • c. 1955 Cat no. 765

    Essex

    c. 1955, Essex (County)

    A short film for theatrical release looking at the historic sites and buildings of Essex.

    Cat no. 765

    0:11:29

    Black and White, sound

  • 1957 Cat no. 766

    Service For Southend

    1957, Essex (County)

    A documentary film on the electrification of the Liverpool Street to Southend railway line via Shenfield.

    Cat no. 766

    0:09:48

    Black and White, sound

  • 1983 Cat no. 767

    Thames Tidal Defences

    1983, Essex (County)

    The opening of the Benfleet Barrier across the River Thames in 1983

    Cat no. 767

    0:21:35

    colour, sound

  • 1948 Cat no. 771

    Beet Crop Raises Sugar Hopes

    1948, Felsted (Essex)

    A newsreel item on the importance of the post-war sugar beet crop.

    Cat no. 771

    0:01:55

    Black and White, sound

  • 1960 Cat no. 790

    The Hanningfield Scheme

    1960, Hanningfield (Essex)

    The building of the Hanningfield scheme to provide water for Southend-on-Sea and South Essex, and the official opening of the site.

    Cat no. 790

    0:23:20

    colour, sound

  • 1935 Cat no. 791

    The Bernard Bulletin: Jubilee Number

    1935, Harwich (Essex)

    A variety of local events and other scenes filmed by Thomas Bernard, of Harwich.

    Cat no. 791

    0:28:50

    Black and White, sound

  • 1918 Cat no. 792

    Surrender of U Boats

    1918, Harwich (Essex)

    German submarines are surrendered to Admiral Tyrwhitt's cruiser squadron off Harwich in November 1918.

    Cat no. 792

    0:05:22

    Black and White, silent

  • 1975 Cat no. 793

    The Electric Palace Story

    1975, Harwich (Essex)

    The oldest, British purpose-built cinema is rediscovered and preserved.

    Cat no. 793

    0:08:14

    Black and White, sound

  • 1985 Cat no. 794

    The Harwich Train Ferry

    1985, Harwich (Essex)

    The Harwich to Zeebrugge train ferry service is filmed on one of the ferries during a crossing.

    Cat no. 794

    0:11:36

    colour, sound

  • 1965 Cat no. 803

    Wives Make a Road

    1965, Hockley (Essex)

    A newsreel item about the women of Hockley who protest to the council by beginning overdue roadworks in the avenue where they live.

    Cat no. 803

    0:01:42

    Black and White, sound