Kingston | Kingston upon Thames | A Town called...| 1976
Some vintage shots of Kingston upon Thames in all its 1970's glory. Including shots of the vibrant and bustling Kingston Market and its notorious traffic!
Filmed in 1976
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Kingston-Upon-Thames Market: A Journey Through Time!
The changing centre of Kingston through the years! Credit to the Image Owners featured.
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey - early 1960's
Vintage footage of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Driving around London 1995
London is the largest urban area and capital of England and the United Kingdom. At its core, the ancient City of London, to which the name historically belongs, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century the name London has also referred to the whole metropolis which has developed around it.[7] Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England[8] and the Greater London administrative area,[9] with its own elected mayor and assembly.[10]
An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been the centre of many important movements and phenomena throughout history such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. In light of this, the city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world which has increased over the years due to the city's economic growth.[11] London boasts four World Heritage Sites; these are Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centres,[12] and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as a major global city.[13]
London has an official population of 7,512,400 (as of mid-2006) within the boundaries of Greater London[2] and is the most populous municipality in the European Union. The urban area of London extends beyond the limits of Greater London and has a population of 8,278,251 (as of 2001).[3] The metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of between 12 and 14 million.[4][5] London's diverse population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and over 300 different languages are spoken within the city.[14] It is an international transport hub, with five major international airports serving the area and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world,[15] and the multi-terminal Heathrow Airport carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.[16]
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Photographs of the Winter of 1963 - Britain's Big Freeze.
Photographs of the Winter of 1963 - Britain's Big Freeze.
The winter of 1962–1963 (also known as the Big Freeze of 1963) was one of the coldest winters on record in the United Kingdom. Temperatures plummeted and lakes and rivers began to freeze over.
I have a vivid memory of this climatic event. Our family had been to a pantomime on the 26th December 1962 and we came out after the show, to a heavy snowstorm. This storm lasted fully two days and was followed by a great blizzard resulting in great snow drifts and blocking several roads and railway lines.
In January 1963, the sea froze for one mile out from the shore in northern Kent and parts of the northern reaches of the River Thames froze over. Temperatures plummeted with more snow coming in February together with gale force winds.....
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Royal Mail | Sorting office | Post Office railway | Magpie | 1979
'Magpie' presenter Jenny Hanley takes a look at how the Royal Mail sorts the millions of letters that get delivered each day.
First shown: 18/12/1979
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1915 Queens West Surreys Shooting by the East and West Surrey Regiment mp4
1915 film by the Topical Fim Company showing shooting by the East and West Surrey Regiment (Territorial) at Runnemede Butts. Three shots of soldiers receiving instruction in rifle fire. From the BFI Collections, ref 513050. Runnemede Butts were located on Staines Moor, now a Site of Special Scientific Interest between Staines to the south and the village of Stanwell Moor. The film is titled Runnemede Butts and this is an older spelling of the modern Runnymede. Linked to Surrey Heritage's First World War Centenary project: Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers -
London Tour 2: WhiteChapel
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Early street scenes in the U.K. Archive film 34470
Compilation of early street scenes from the turn of the Twentieth Century.
Horse traffic in London. Veteran car passes. Westminster Bridge. Tram pulled by steam car. London Bridge.
Know Your Borough (1951)
Recently digitised by London's Screen Archives, and largely unseen since it was produced in the early 1950s, this rather beautiful 16mm film was made by Wimbledon Cine Club and commissioned by the Municipal borough of Wimbledon to show the many activities carried out in the district by the council.The voiceover is provided by BBC TV and radio newsreader Frank Phillips.
The core of the film focuses on how the rates are spent on essential services – street cleaning, refuse collection, sewage, parkland, etc. – and how the council is working to defray the rates by recycling and producing fertiliser. The film is bookended by two sequences taken from the Town Hall’s council chambers: the first of which shows a council meeting in session, the second features the ancient ceremony of Mayor Making.
Sights of significance include Wimbledon Town hall, a trash destructor facility on Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Common, possibly Cannizaro Park as well (the voiceover mentions the council’s recent acquisition of the park but it is not clear if it is actually shown – if you know, tell us!) and scant views of River Wandle.
This film is from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre. (The full catalogue record for this film, LSA25860, is available at londonsscreenarchives.org.uk.)
Good Old Epsom Again - Large Crowds Attend Opening Meeting (1919)
Title - 'Good old Epsom again! - Large crowds attend opening meeting'.
Epsom, Surrey
Large crowds at opening race at Epsom, horses race past.
MS crowds at meeting, horses race past again from different angle.
FILM ID:1910.5
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Tower Of London: 2000 Year History In 2 Minutes
The River Thames at Marlow, Cliveden House and Sonning, 1960s
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Youth Court
A short video showing an English Youth Court hearing, made by North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service. ny-yjs.org.uk
THE OLD TIMES SW LONDON
hi i spend a lot of time making these small films of when the days were a lot different. most of the photos are from old books or old post cards. i love doing this to show you how life was way back then. some people can not buy books or find things to do with local history so this is why i have done this for all of you.
i do not do this to make money in any way, it is just for free so i do hope you all like the small films i do as it takes a long time to do. i did use to live in SW London but now moved to bucks where i find this is much better for me and my family.
all the best --- Jason Blackman.
LORD MOUNTBATTEN IN CANADA
At Kingston, Ontario, Lord Mountbatten (Britain's First Sea Lord) inspects the Canadian Army Cadets.
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Weybridge | St George's Hill | A Town Called.. | 1975
The prosperous town of Weybridge and the exclusive St George's Hill estate home to the rich and famous filmed in 1975 for the Thames TV programme 'A Town called..'
Filmed in 1975
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Homelessness - Waterloo's cardboard city | Thames News
Thames News report following Waterloo Station London and the problem of homelessness. Cardboard city and the Bullring.
Vox Pops with homeless. Comments from the government.
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Thames News was the flagship regional news programme of Thames Television, serving the Thames ITV region and broadcast on weekdays from 12 September 1977 to 31 December 1992.
SURREY IN OLD PHOTOS PART 1 by jason blackman
hi i spend a lot of time making these small films of when the days were a lot different. most of the photos are from old books or old post cards. i love doing this to show you how life was way back then. some people can not buy books or find things to do with local history so this is why i have done this for all of you.
i do not do this to make money in any way, it is just for free so i do hope you all like the small films i do as it takes a long time to do. i did use to live in SW London but now moved to bucks where i find this is much better for me and my family.
all the best --- Jason Blackman.