My films

The 'My films' feature allows you to build a personal list of films from the Moving Image Archive catalogue. To add films to your list use the 'Add to my films' button on the full description page for each film or in your search results.

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Films with clips

WHEN DAY IS DONE - GLIMPSES OF MINERS WELFARE [0739] A look at some of the facilities created by the Miners Welfare Fund, including parks for children, rest homes, and the Miners' Institute.

Onsite only

1938 sound bw

Films with full length videos

RACE MEETING AT MUSSELBURGH [6540] General views race meeting in Musselburgh, jockeys, horses and punters.

1938 silent bw

Films without videos

		NIMMO COMPACTORS [4245] Film promoting the "Nimmo Compactor" - a device that aids the process of dumping at sea, for use on oil rigs etc.		1977 mute col
		RIDDLE OF RODONO [6413] Imaginative amateur science fiction film about an unexplained 'force' affecting a couple of middle aged people walking by the lochside.		1972 sound col
		RUSSIAN [6451] Amateur footage of a holiday in Russia. Tracking shot from ferry and general views ornate golden fountain.		1971 silent col
		TROUBLE BREWING [6603] Amateur comedy short about a wife taking up home brewing to keep husband at home. Unfortunately (for wife) husband invites friends and acquaintances to taste home brew.		1975 sound col
		WINDOW, the [6424] Amateur film set in hospital featuring one man with bandaged eyes. He appears to regain his sight.		1982 sound col