1896 1 mins 31 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

This is a film of Bradford’s Town Hall Square taken in the early days of filmmaking and includes images of the crowded streets of the square. 

1900 0 mins 57 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

This short film, made by Bamforth of Holmfirth, shows a group of boys sliding in the snow.

1912 4 mins 33 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

This film contains very early images of the fairground entertainment on Shipley Glen in 1912.  Included are scenes of a wooden roller coaster and a broken down Helter Skelter.

1920s 6 mins 57 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

This film outlines York's history and its monuments.  It includes scenes of York railway station as well as images of York taken from around the city walls.

1932 5 mins 21 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

Made by the Empire Marketing Board for Wormald and Walker Blanket Mills, this film documents the entire process of making woollen blankets at a mill in Dewsbury.

1935 6 mins 17 secs Black & White Silent 9.5mm

In 1935 the city of Bradford organized many events to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of George V.  Events included historical re-enactments in Peel Park as well as processions through the city and evening bonfire celebrations.

1938 - 1950 3 mins 18 secs B&W/Colour Silent 9.5mm

This film chronicles the life of the Horton family of Rotherham, from 1938 until 1950.  The film highlights domestic and family life in Rotherham and the surrounding area during this time period.

1939 6 mins 41 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

This is a film that captures a Rotherham family’s holiday to Whitby and Filey, located on the East Coast of Yorkshire.  The film includes footage of the Chislett family on the beach, playing in the water, and taking donkey rides along the seaside.

1939 - 1941 2 mins 28 secs Colour Silent 16mm

This is an amateur film which shows the aspects of daily life in the town of Malton, North Yorkshire, during the Second World War.  The film shows an air raid precautions drill in the town centre and evacuees from Hull and Middlesbrough arriving in the town.  The film uses intertitles throughout describing the people, locations, and activities which take place during the film.

1940 - 1944 4 mins 24 secs Colour Silent 16mm

This film was made by an amateur filmmaker and member of the Bradford Cine Circle.  It uses intertitles throughout to explain the purpose of the Home Guard and how they came into existence.  The Home Guard was originally known as the Local Defence Volunteers and eventually took a much more active defence role during World War II.