An upbeat overview of British Women’s contribution to the war effort in both military and civilian capacities, featuring a speech by Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).

A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘Widdicombe Fair&’, accompanied by animated drawings.

The history of Westminster Abbey and a tour of the monuments within it; accompanied by choral music and including footage of the coronation of King George VI in 1937.

A snapshot of life in the Outer Hebrides, ‘The Western Isles&’ shows the traditional manufacture of Harris Tweed and the dramatic homecoming of shipwrecked sailors.

Exploring the daily life of a large family in Yorkshire, ‘We of the West Riding&’ shows both their work at the textile mills and their varied leisure pursuits.

An overview of the industrial landscape of Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on the impact of and contribution to the Allied war effort.

Instead of learning sign-language, deaf children are taught to speak and lip-read so that they might interact with others as easily as possible.

The work of Trinity House, England’s General Lighthouse Authority, and the life of a lighthouse-keeper.

A miner with an injured spine is treated in a hospital before being sent to a rehabilitation centre to make a full recovery.

Young women embark on a three-year course to become fully trained nurses, gaining experience in a variety of situations within the hospital before graduating.

The first half of ‘Steps of the Ballet&’ demonstrates various ballet steps, and the process of staging a show. The second half is a short ballet showcasing these techniques.

From the laying of the keel through to the riveting of steel plates - teams of men work together to build and launch a steel ship.

An informative account of the history, manufacture, and scientific principles behind a steam turbine.

A Techincolor film exploring the beautiful scenery and famous buildings around Snowdonia, Wales.

‘The Second Freedom&’ follows Jack Brown as he goes through life, and explores the various benefits he may receive as a result of National Insurance.

A dramatic account of the lifeboatmen of Mousehole in Cornwall, and their efforts to rescue the crew of a foundering ship.

‘Royal Road&’ takes a look at both the public-facing activities of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) during the Second World War, as well as a showing a glimpse of the royal family’s private life in the gardens at Windsor.

Three overseas servicemen take a tour of the Royal Mile - visiting the sights between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and learning about the sometimes gruesome history of Scotland.

‘Queen Cotton&’ is a Technicolor introduction to the manufacture and design of both woven and printed cotton fabrics, the products of which are presented in a stunning fashion show.

An amusing and informative introduction to the manufacture of power cables, set to an jaunty musical score.