Keen to strike a balance between modern machinery and traditional hand-made skills, ‘Border Weave&’ shows the production of Scottish wool, in stunning Technicolor.

A British Newsreel compilation from various news sources.

Filmed after the start of the Blitz, ‘City Bound&’ is an exploration of the daily commute into London from the suburbs in 1941.

A colourful look at the various types of gardens to be found in England, a nation of gardeners.

An overview of the free healthcare available for children, and the environmental improvements that led to increased public well-being in Britain.

In a bid to encourage city-dwellers to leave behind the restrictions of war, ‘The Green Girdle&’ escapes from the austere urban landscape of inner-city London and savours the natural delights of the capital’s rural surroundings.

Part of the Junior Biology series, this study of the rabbit is aided by diagrammatic footage.

A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘The Lincolnshire Poacher&’, accompanied by animated drawings.

Chronicling London during the midst of World War II, ‘London 1942&’ illustrates the changes in daily life brought about by the pressures of war.

Part of the Junior Biology series, this study of maize is aided by diagrammatic, time-lapse, and microscopic footage.

A look at the traditional craft of wooden boatbuilding, and the important roles those little ships play.

Shots of Canterbury Cathedral and the surrounding countryside are accompanied by choral songs and a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr William Temple, on the history and significance of the cathedral.

‘Morning Paper&’ follows the production of an issue of The Times during the Blitz, from the daily editorial conference to the printing presses.

A typical market day in the old town of Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, ‘Papworth Village Settlement&’ is an account of the varied medical and social services available to sufferers of tuberculosis at Papworth.

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.

A look at the facilities and character of Oxford University, and the varied experiences that are associated with studying there.

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

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