British Pathe Movies

Pathé visits the hairdressers in Wokingham, Berkshire an establishment owned by Alec Pountney

The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is...

The airship Hindenburg, arriving from Europe, was being led to its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey when suddenly disaster struck. The...

Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st...

Various shots of the Coronation procession for King George V.

An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963. In London he accompanied the Queen on...

Funny story about short sighted cats being given glasses.

A documentary short celebrating the life of Louis Braille, his invention of the writing system named after him, and the legacy he has left behind.

A little travelogue feature presenting Torbay - new resort along the 20 mile stretch of South Devon coast.

The President had been due to visit twice before, but on both occasions the trip had to be cancelled. The first time was in 1963, the same year as...

The death of Joseph Stalin leaves the Soviet Union without a leader. Who will take control and seize power?

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the region in February 1966, as documented in this film. The destinations on this...

Peter Alexander, interviewed in Sydney, born and brought up as Mavis Higgins in New Zealand, speaks of his sex change from female to male. He...

Documentary warning of the "menacing shadow" of the atomic bomb.

Various glamorous fashions are modeled by two "friends" including hat with large feather trim.

Hats are modelled, then lingerie.

Early footage of Queen Victoria’s funeral.

Little film showing a few tips on how to present food graciously. The famous husband and wife cooking team, Fanny and John Cradock, are showing some...

Travelogue showing the wonders of Copenhagen, Denmark.

How to prepare the perfect picnic for the warm days that you spent outside. Learn here how to make your side dishes look and taste amazing.