A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.
A record of the renovation work on the Bellhaven cafe, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, between 1948 to 1955; shows the work of masons, joiners, glaziers and the Cocozza family on the new Cafe, and the interest o...
Craigbank Gardens, Edinburgh. The film has extensive footage of allotments, vegetable gardens and people tending the crops. Portree Horticultural Show also features towards the end of the film.
In a decayed Scottish fishing village, an outcast boy strikes up a friendship with a fisherman who believes himself to be Zorba.
Various scenes of the village of Colinton from the early 1940s through to the mid 1950s.
An amateur film made about amateur film-makers. A new member is introduced to the work of the Aberdeen and District Cine Club.
Glasgow in the post-war years and the Corporation's futuristic plans for the city's development. [The film was made to tie in with an exhibition of the same title, held at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow....
Family home movies including footage of daily life around Glasgow city centre, the Barras market, the West End and the new Clyde Tunnel.
Film discussing the process and different stages of pregnancy focusing on the growth of the baby.
Amateur footage of women working in an office in Glasgow city centre, and general views at Faslane on Gare Loch, including the liner Aquitania.
Amateur footage of the 13th UNICA Congress held in Glasgow in 1951, with visits to Ayr and Crieff, and ciné club members filming.
Amateur footage of Townswomen's Guild events, including a coach trip to the Borders, music and theatrical productions and a fashion show.
Amateur footage of a coach trip from Glasgow to Rome, travelling through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany and Austria on the way.
Amateur home movie of a family at home - children playing in a garden, on the beach and at a play-park.
A history of the British Open Golf Championship from its origins in mid 19th century Scotland to the 1970s, including a dramatised re-enactment of the first Championship held at the Prestwick Links in...
Manufacture of components for Black and Decker tools. [Incomplete]
La construction du Résidence Palace de Bruxelles, racontée dans l'ordre chronologique, de 1923 à 1927. Le film a sans doute été réalisé pour le Crédit général hypothécaire et mobilier, maî...
Voyage de 30 jours effectué en 1953 par quinze "évolués" congolais en Belgique. Départ en avion Sabena de l'aéroport Ndolo (Léopoldville). Grand rassemblement avec tamtams. Arrivée à l'aéropo...
Unfinished version of the fictionalised documentary by Francis Martens set in Brussels' Marolles neighbourhood.
Demonstration in favour of keeping the french-speaking university of Ghent.
Film sur le peintre René Magritte, et une analyse de son oeuvre. Le film débute par une image du peintre, de dos, dans un cimetière, pendant que la voix du commentaire lit un texte de Magritte sur ...
Film on the evolution of transportation.
Socialist propagandafilm for the elections of 1958.
Report on the 9th Flemish Nationalist Singalong