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Does anyone remember those freezing cold winter mornings when the milkman delivered the milk in glass bottles to the doorstep, and the frozen cream pushed the foil cap right up?

Does anyone remember those freezing cold winter mornings when the milkman delivered the milk in glass bottles to the doorstep, and the frozen cream pushed the foil cap right up?

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Rare, early film of three stylish gentlemen demonstrating the use of a clapper stile gate in the English countryside. Incredibly, this was filmed in 1910.

Rare, early film of three stylish gentlemen demonstrating the use of a clapper stile gate in the English countryside. Incredibly, this was filmed in 1910.

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A solemn moment of national mourning in the aftermath of the Great War. Rare footage from Armistice Day 1920 showing King George V unveiling the Cenotaph in London.

A solemn moment of national mourning in the aftermath of the Great War. Rare footage from Armistice Day 1920 showing King George V unveiling the Cenotaph in London.

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Edwardian England at its most refined. A beautiful and rare glimpse into the elegance of 1901.

Edwardian England at its most refined. A beautiful and rare glimpse into the elegance of 1901.

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From crowded streets to the Bakerloo Line platforms below. The non stop daily bustle of London in the 1960s.

From crowded streets to the Bakerloo Line platforms below. The non stop daily bustle of London in the 1960s.

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Blackburn, England. School children wave at the camera from 1905. Did they imagine, even for a moment, that we'd gaze across 120 years and wonder about their lives?

Blackburn, England. School children wave at the camera from 1905. Did they imagine, even for a moment, that we'd gaze across 120 years and wonder about their lives?

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A rare and captivating film from the 1900s that beautifully captures the Edwardians at an unknown railway station. A glimpse of elegant turn of the century life.

A rare and captivating film from the 1900s that beautifully captures the Edwardians at an unknown railway station. A glimpse of elegant turn of the century life.

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The great British art of queueing. England in the 1950s.

The great British art of queueing. England in the 1950s.

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Two policemen walk by a group of children in Rotherham, England, in 1901.

Two policemen walk by a group of children in Rotherham, England, in 1901.

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A short clip from 1935. Hopping on the bus in Glasgow, and a rare sighting of a Police Public Call Box.

A short clip from 1935. Hopping on the bus in Glasgow, and a rare sighting of a Police Public Call Box.

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Oxford University students in the 1950s.

Oxford University students in the 1950s.

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When you need a little pickup, you’ll find a little teacup always hits the spot. A street market in England, 1960s.

When you need a little pickup, you’ll find a little teacup always hits the spot. A street market in England, 1960s.

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Smartly dressed men enjoying a pint in the pub. Britain in the 1930s/1940s.

Smartly dressed men enjoying a pint in the pub. Britain in the 1930s/1940s.

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Little boys gaze into a toy shop window. London, 1950s.

Little boys gaze into a toy shop window. London, 1950s.

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Filmed over 100 years ago, two Chelsea Pensioners, with their medals on display, stand as living history. What stories might they share if only we could hear them. London, 1920.

Filmed over 100 years ago, two Chelsea Pensioners, with their medals on display, stand as living history. What stories might they share if only we could hear them. London, 1920.

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London Bridge in 1937, captured in this brief but beautiful clip.

London Bridge in 1937, captured in this brief but beautiful clip.

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Children in Edwardian England walk along the street in Bradford as the camera moves towards The Spotted House pub. A glimpse into 1902.

Children in Edwardian England walk along the street in Bradford as the camera moves towards The Spotted House pub. A glimpse into 1902.

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A beautiful film from the dawn of the 20th century. People stroll along the grand Blackpool North Pier in their Sunday best. Incredibly this was filmed over 120 years ago, in 1903.

A beautiful film from the dawn of the 20th century. People stroll along the grand Blackpool North Pier in their Sunday best. Incredibly this was filmed over 120 years ago, in 1903.

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The joy of taking a stroll captured perfectly in 1971 when Fyfe Robertson and little Louise Todd wandered through the countryside together having a delightful chat.

The joy of taking a stroll captured perfectly in 1971 when Fyfe Robertson and little Louise Todd wandered through the countryside together having a delightful chat.

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Victorian England. Whoever captured this incredible film had no idea what a beautiful gift they were leaving for the future. Leeds, 1898.

Victorian England. Whoever captured this incredible film had no idea what a beautiful gift they were leaving for the future. Leeds, 1898.

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One of the most intense and profound moments in history. 11am on the 11th November 1918 when the guns fell silent. This should be shown in every school.

One of the most intense and profound moments in history. 11am on the 11th November 1918 when the guns fell silent. This should be shown in every school.

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A beautifully preserved film showing London life in the 1950s.

A beautifully preserved film showing London life in the 1950s.

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A rare 100 year old film of Birmingham, England, in the 1920s. A beautiful window to the past.

A rare 100 year old film of Birmingham, England, in the 1920s. A beautiful window to the past.

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The unspoilt beauty of Dovedale in England’s Peak District. Families wander through the valley, children cross the stepping stones, and ponies amble across the river. A beautiful film from 1942.

The unspoilt beauty of Dovedale in England’s Peak District. Families wander through the valley, children cross the stepping stones, and ponies amble across the river. A beautiful film from 1942.

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A tram ride through a vanished world. An incredible film showing Bradford, England, in 1902.

A tram ride through a vanished world. An incredible film showing Bradford, England, in 1902.

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The lovely old village of Kersey in Suffolk, filmed in 1938.

The lovely old village of Kersey in Suffolk, filmed in 1938.

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A day in London’s Hyde Park in 1947.

A day in London’s Hyde Park in 1947.

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London children spend a day in the countryside. Filmed in 1961.

London children spend a day in the countryside. Filmed in 1961.

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A rare and delightful film, around 120 years old. You don’t often see the Edwardians relaxing and having fun but here they are at the seaside enjoying themselves at the beginning of the 20th century.

A rare and delightful film, around 120 years old. You don’t often see the Edwardians relaxing and having fun but here they are at the seaside enjoying themselves at the beginning of the 20th century.

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A beautiful short film of Northern Ireland in 1935. Busy streets filled with vintage cars and trams winding through the city centre, smartly dressed people, grand civic buildings, a quiet park, a busy harbour, and the lovely rolling countryside.

A beautiful short film of Northern Ireland in 1935. Busy streets filled with vintage cars and trams winding through the city centre, smartly dressed people, grand civic buildings, a quiet park, a busy harbour, and the lovely rolling countryside.

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The flowers of Remembrance. Hour after hour an unceasing pilgrimage of bereaved mothers, wives, daughters, and sweethearts lay floral offerings on the Cenotaph. Armistice Day, 1920.

The flowers of Remembrance. Hour after hour an unceasing pilgrimage of bereaved mothers, wives, daughters, and sweethearts lay floral offerings on the Cenotaph. Armistice Day, 1920.

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A mesmerising film from 1900. A tram glides through Southampton High Street, pulling you into late Victorian life as it passes under the medieval Bargate and down the street.

A mesmerising film from 1900. A tram glides through Southampton High Street, pulling you into late Victorian life as it passes under the medieval Bargate and down the street.

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An incredible 100 year old film showing London streets in 1926.

An incredible 100 year old film showing London streets in 1926.

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A joyful Mr and Mrs Hill, 46, are greeted by their happy children as they arrive home with their 21st baby. Chester, 1961.

A joyful Mr and Mrs Hill, 46, are greeted by their happy children as they arrive home with their 21st baby. Chester, 1961.

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Incredible 125 year old film of England in 1901. Captured by Mitchell & Kenyon in the streets of Manchester, in the final days of the Victorian era and the dawn of the Edwardian period.

Incredible 125 year old film of England in 1901. Captured by Mitchell & Kenyon in the streets of Manchester, in the final days of the Victorian era and the dawn of the Edwardian period.

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