British Pathe Movies

The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck. The hydrogen-filled...

A documentary short celebrating the life of Louis Braille, his invention of the writing system named after him, and the legacy he has left behind.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the region in February 1966, as documented in this film. The destinations on this m...

The President had been due to visit twice before, but on both occasions the trip had to be cancelled. The first time was in 1963, the same year as the...

Little film showing a few tips on how to present food graciously. The famous husband and wife cooking team, Fanny and John Cradock, are showing some o...

Travelogue showing the wonders of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Early footage of Queen Victoria’s funeral.

An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963. In London he accompanied the Queen on...

A little travelogue feature presenting Torbay - new resort along the 20 mile stretch of South Devon coast.

Various shots of the Coronation procession for King George V.

Documentary warning of the "menacing shadow" of the atomic bomb.

Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st De...

A suffragette demonstration led by Sylvia Pankhurst ends in chaos as police prevent a march on Downing Street.

Pathé visits the hairdressers in Wokingham, Berkshire an establishment owned by Alec Pountney

Silent newsreel footage shows noted British artist Louis Wain in this home

Hats are modelled, then lingerie.

Lovely film showing long hair being cut into a bob by the famous "Emile". (British Pathe)

Various circus acts at Crystal Palace - performing horses, stunt riders and clowns.

Various glamorous fashions are modeled by two "friends" including hat with large feather trim.

A look at 17-year-old Robert Wadlow.