Scene from the second act of The Prince of Wales Theatre production.

Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.

Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.

Two boxers miss their punches - until they don't.

Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms, attended by Prince Albert, and Princess Victoria, of York.

The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks

"A magnificent picture of the launching of the 'Oceanic,' which up to that time was the largest vessel ever floated. The view is taken from a pier out over the water; the vessel coming stern on towards the camera and passing it by. A tremendous wave is thrown among the spectators crowded at the side of the pier, and the great excitement prevailing is very evident in the picture." (Belfast)

Two men with three lordships between them.

During Queen Vilhelminas coronation.

Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms with the British flag.

"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

Part of the 'Giant Postcards' series, a filmed entr'acte screened during the play 'De Nieuwe Prikkel' by August Reyding. Camilla and Roland take the pont across the IJ to go to the Tolhuis amusement park.

A London fire brigade springs into action.

Dan Leno and his wife celebrating the anniversary of their wedding day.

A camera sits on top of a moving train, providing a panoramic view of Ealing (western London) as the train moves.

Recovering from a severe illness (likely typhoid), W.K.L. Dickson received word from London that the audience's enthusiasm for the military was lessening. He sent back this celebration of the expanding empire in response, capturing the annexation ceremony of 28 May 1900. "Thanks to the Biograph, which faithfully recorded this magnificent scene," Dickson later wrote, "the people of the world who were not as fortunate as those present will see what it saw, and doubtless sing 'God Save The Queen'".

Carriages carrying Queen Wilhelmina arrive in Amsterdam

Parade of guards during Queen Wilhelminas coronation.

Showing the tapping of the furnace, and the running of the molten metal into the moulds at Elswick yard.