1970 - 1971 34 mins 0 secs Colour Combined Optical 16mm

This is a promotional film made to encourage new businesses, especially those based in London and other southern cities, to set up headquarters in Harrogate.  The film is told through the story of a businessman and his wife who are looking to relocate from London.  They have come to visit Harrogate to see if it meets their standards, and in doing so, tour around many of the local attractions and businesses.

1930 6 mins 34 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

Shortly after returning from her famous flight to Australia, Amy Johnson visited Hedon on 11th August, 1930.  This film documents her visit and includes footage of her plane and her meeting with the Mayor and Mayoress. 

1962 4 mins 06 secs Kodachrome Silent Standard 8

Filmed in 1962, this film captures a behind the scenes look at part of the making of the John Schlesinger film, Billy Liar (1963).  This film gives an interesting look at the production of Billy Liar as portions of the Leeds and Bradford location shoots have been documented on this film.

1914 - 1918 4 mins 0 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

This film, made by Debenham & Co. of York, was made in order to raise money for the dependents of war casualties as well as soldiers disabled during the conflicts of World War I. 

1960 - 1961 26 mins 15 secs Colour Magnetic Stripe 16mm

The Pace Egg play is performed each year on Good Friday in the towns and villages in the Upper Calder Valley.  The name derives from the Latin word for Easter - Pasche. This film documents the street performances of the play in which the actors are dressed in traditional mummers costumes.

1931 4 mins 25 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

This promotional film documents the manufacturing process of light bulbs at the CEAG factory in Barnsley.  The light bulbs manufactured played a major role in the mining industry and the safety elements of these bulbs are highlighted in this film as well. 

1944 11 mins 50 secs Colour Silent 16mm

1908 8 mins 28 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

Filmed in 1908, this film shows a group of men, or climmers, who collect eggs from bird nests on the cliffs at Flamborough.

1956 13 mins 09 secs Colour Silent 16mm

A promotional film made by Sheffield Photo Finishers for Sheffield City Council Libraries Committee, this film focuses on the library services in Sheffield.  It includes footage of the Central Library on Surry Street as well as the Children’s Library. 

1999 11 mins 55 secs Colour Silent MiniDV

'Home Grown' is a film about life-style, personal choice and principles.  Set in the fields of Brickyard Farm, Ackworth, West Yorkshire, Home Grown tells the story of an organic farmer John Brook who forms an unusual attachment with eco-activists.  Home Grown is shot at the third annual Northern Green Gathering and captures the spirit and hope of a growing contemporary culture of grass roots activism.