1962 17 mins 39 secs Black & White Silent Standard 8

This film shows men working on St. Andrew's Fish Dock in Hull and the methods of their work.  It provides an interesting look at this side of the fishing industry in 1962. 

1952 35 mins 0 secs Black & White Combined Optical 16mm

This is a road safety film made by Kingston-upon-Hull City Police which depicts a fictional family and illustrates how carelessness can lead to tragic accidents.  The film also includes good footage of Hull and the surrounding area. 

1940s 19 mins 11 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

During the Second World War, women were called upon to aid in the war effort.  This film contains unique footage of women workers in a munitions factory during World War II and highlights the industrial process of making the 84 Pounder Shell. 

1969 9 mins 27 secs Colour Combined Magnetic 16mm

This is a marionette film made by York puppeteer Patrick Olsen in collaboration with other York-based filmmakers.  It tells the story of a clown, Peedy, a puppet who dreams of owning a balloon.

1940 8 mins 0 secs B&W/Colour Silent 16mm

During the Second World War, the village of Chapeltown, located near Sheffield, was home to an anti-aircraft gun site.  This film documents some of the work of the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service at the site and includes exercises and training with the anti-aircraft gun. 

1960 9 mins 14 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

This is a unique film which shows the dangers of drink driving through a short story shot in a 'film noir' style.  It tells the story of a boy and girl who drive off to the country from a jazz club whilst under the influence of alcohol. The film was made by BV Edgar, director of a small cine society based out of Stocksbridge, near Sheffield. 

1977 4 mins 46 secs Colour Combined Magnetic Standard 8

A comical fiction film by a local York filmmaker Patrick Olsen, this film features two characters dressed in eighteenth century clothes: a cellist and, presumably, his servant.  The film stars a young David Bradley, now a famous actor of stage and screen, in an early role as well as fellow York actor Tony Akrill. 

1941 12 mins 11 secs Black & White Silent 16mm

This E.F. Symmons film documents the visit of King George V and Queen Elizabeth to Kingston-upon- Hull in August 1941.  All in black and white, it contains some superb footage of the damage to Hull’s buildings caused by the Luftwaffe, many close-up shots of the visiting Royals, and depicts the amazing resilience of the people of Hull even in the face of the destruction of their homes and communities.

1967 2 mins 53 secs Ektachrome Silent 16mm

This film is a comedic short about a couple as they get ready to go out for an evening.  It is based on the Mackintosh's Rewards chocolates adverts which ran in the late 1960s.

1951 - 1965 20 mins 17 secs Kodachrome Silent 16mm

This reel of film consists of a number of different films taken around Halifax from varying years and film stocks.  Made by the Halifax Cine Club, the films included in this reel are in the following order:
Saturday Morning Out - Halifax
Mass Exodus - Halifax Wakes Week
Hairdressing Competition at Alexandra Hall
Steady As You Go
Hairdressing Competition for Men