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Browse 311 movies from The Rank Organisation Special Features Division
A visit to the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.
Jan 1969
A look at people who travel the world by air as part of their everyday jobs, including businessmen and women who fly around the world as easily as taking a taxi.
A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.
Jan 1959
Looking at Kew Gardens and Syon Park either side of the River Thames.
Jan 1968
A look at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in the Bavarian Alps; a construction which survived World War II, that has now become a popular tourist attraction.
Jan 1962
A look at the day-to-day running of the historic Tower of London and coping with up to 16,000 visitors each day. A stunning display of the Crown Jewels.
Jan 1967
A visit to the Isle of Wight, with glimpses of the stunning coast, picturesque towns, and magnificent countryside.
Jan 1965
An interesting look at the various seafaring jobs for women - from work on the great passenger liners, to merchant navies, plus a look at Russian women at sea.
A glimpse into the practices of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad as they go about their job.
A look into the different types of models that can be found across Britain, from model villages and model soldiers. to model aircraft.
Jan 1960
Join the cool kids on the Kings Road and Carnaby Street as youth fashion brings a welcome splash of colour to Britain. “Don't take it too seriously, or you'll be missing the point!”
An overview of high-rise construction activity in London. From the crane operators who build the new sky-scrapers to the tenants who live in the penthouses, this newsreel provides a colorful birds-eye view of London Town.
An examination of the 60's trend of top-of-skyscraper revolving restaurants. First an overview of Europe's best then it's a detailed look at the problems involved in running the restaurant at the top of London's Post Office Tower.
Jan 1966
A study of design, and who designs are for, by following students at the Hornsey College of Art in Great Britain.
A study of the 800 years of pageantry and ceremony that surrounds the induction of a new Lord Mayor of London.
Jan 1963
The film Fire Over London is about the operation of the London Fire Brigade. In an office's switchboard room we see one of the hideous T&N green and ivory telephones supplied by General Telephone Systems. Another shot deep in the bowels of St Paul's Cathedral gives a glimpse of a two-tone grey ATE 'Coffin Phone' as used on Communications Systems private exchange systems.
A look behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey and all the things that are nor usually seen by the public.
A look at the challenge provided by the Duke Of Edinburgh's Award scheme to children in Britain.
A look at the educational centres where training in technical subjects is aiming to keep pace with the demands of this scientific age.
A look at the role of the British coast guard.