1969 - 1970 27 mins 21 secs Colour Combined Magnetic 16mm

This film was made to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Myers Grove Comprehensive School in Sheffield.  At that time, the school was home to 1800 pupils, and this film highlights the different lessons and activities in which they are involved including a student fashion show.  

1949 23 mins 19 secs Black & White Combined Optical 16mm

This film takes a closer look at the canvassing techniques for the Conservative Party following their loss of post-war General Election.  The film was produced by British Films for the Conservative and Unionist Films Association.

1950 7 mins 21 secs Black & White Silent 9.5mm

This film is about a holiday to the National Association of Local Government Officers holiday camp in Cayton.  It provides a good example of a group holiday in the 1950s and includes events at the camp including races and the crowning of the Cayton King and Queen. 

1938 - 1950 21 mins 29 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. 

1956 9 mins 0 secs Black & White Combined Optical 16mm

This film documents physical education in New Earswick Primary School.  The commentary emphasises the importance of individuality and free expression in producing a full and harmonious physical development.

1900 1 mins 0 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

This is a short film that shows a group of boys playing a common game of the time, similar to leap frog, known as ‘mounty kitty.’  The film was made by Bamforth and Company of Holmfirth.

1900 1 mins 0 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

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

1899 1 mins 0 secs Black & White Silent 35mm

Kiss in the Tunnel is a prime example of the development of narrative in early cinema.  The film features a man and a woman kissing on a train as it passes through a tunnel and was made by Bamforth and Company of Holmfirth.

1959 12 mins 0 secs Colour Silent Standard 8

In 1959, the Vespa Club of Britain’s National Rally was held in Leeds.  This film documents some of the events from that day and includes very well shot scenes of Vespa scooters as well as good examples women’s fashions.

1964 21 mins 06 secs Black & White Combined Optical 16mm

Made by Edward Winpenny, this film documents the work of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.  It features a reconstruction of a cave rescue and includes brief interviews with the volunteers who make up the Rescue Team.