Wisdom of the Wild Fun mixture of natural history and wartime public information. Documentary 1940 12 mins Dog Years Sweet and funny short about a potty-mouthed dog who loves his owner Comedy 2004 4 mins Beetle Racing Six legged competitors take to the starting blocks as a Midlands pub brings the sport of beetle racing to the world. News Non-Fiction 1959 3 mins Alligator on Lizard Daisy the pet alligator living on the Lizard in Cornwall Current affairs News 1971 5 mins Anoop and the Elephant Fun-packed comedy for kids, in which a boy befriends a baby elephant – then teams up with his friends to stop it being sold Children's 1972 52 mins David Eady Open Your Eyes Should you look hard enough, you’ll be amazed at the antics that creatures get up to, says Dorothy Maxey, amateur filmmaker and naturalist. Amateur film 1967 14 mins The Living Rainbow Critters and blossoms of all colours, in Norfolk, captured on Super 8 colour Kodachrome by amateur filmmaker and naturalist Dorothy Maxey. Amateur film 1976 26 mins Moorlands A rather different view of the world, as seen through the eyes of a poodle, as “Mimi” is taken for a walk by two ladies in their summer dresses. Amateur film 1962 6 mins Everywhere is a Wildlife Park No need to queue, and nothing to pay. All you need is a good pair of eyes ... because ‘everywhere is a wildlife park’. Amateur film 1970 19 mins Tower Circus Elephants Bathing and Stanley Park It's nice to be beside the seaside, particularly if you're an elephant - meet some unusual visitors to Blackpool beach. Amateur film Home movie 1930 10 mins Whale in the Tamar Whale stranded on the banks of the Tamar Current affairs News 1965 1 mins Pond Life There's a whole world in a drop of water - take a closer look through a microscope. Amateur film Documentary 1934 13 mins Almost Human Possibly the cutest and quirkiest road safety film you are ever likely to watch, featuring a purely canine cast and a grocery shopping trip. Sponsored film 1943 3 mins Kingsbridge Bird and Rabbit Show Bird fanciers and rabbit lovers unite to celebrate feather and fur Current affairs News 1963 1 mins Peacocks and Tragopans Norfolk’s Ornamental Pheasant Trust are devoted to preserving and breeding the world’s rarest and most beautiful pheasants. Nature and Science programme 1970 11 mins The Romance of the Swan An affectionate record of the nesting period of a female swan. Winner of the 'Home Movies' magazine amateur filmmaking competition, 1933. Amateur film 1933 12 mins Parsons' Pets A plethora of pets and their owners, the Parsons Amateur film Home movie 1930 9 mins Pheasants to Formosa Documentary about the work of The Pheasant Trust in Norfolk, and an investigation into Taiwanese practices to provide Chinese medicine. Nature and Science programme 1967 31 mins Monkey Mischief at Whipsnade A spot of mischief on Chimpanzee Island attracts a large crowd at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in this home movie footage captured in the 1930s. Home movie 1930 15 mins Roaming Wallabies at Whipsnade Dunstable Downs is not the usual habitat for roaming wallabies, unless, of course, you’re visiting Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in the 1930s. Home movie 1930 19 mins Chimps Tea Party at Whipsnade Chimps take afternoon tea in this home movie, also featuring mammals, birds, and reptiles from all continents, resident at Whipsnade Zoo. Home movie 1930 21 mins Just Call me Bubbles The Polgooth Inn St Austell has some unusual customers Amateur film Home movie 1967 4 mins Falconry Demonstration at Great Torrington School Falcon flies for Great Torrington School Amateur film Home movie 1964 1 mins Horse Transport With petrol prices up and pollution levels rising, is it time to leave the car in the garage, forget the bus and instead rely on a different type of horse-power? News Non-Fiction 1975 4 mins Horses A chestnut mare and her frisky foal frolic about a paddock while there's an outbreak of tweed at a local 'cross-country' event Amateur film 1949 2 mins Bungay May Horse Fair A unique two-day event in rural Suffolk, an opportunity for locals and countercultural types to return to rural community living. Amateur film 1976 4 mins Foal's First Footsteps This tender little film shows a new born foal exploring the world around it while its mother looks on Amateur film 1935 6 mins This Horsey Business Everything you ever wanted to know about the equestrian set - but were afraid to ask - is explained in this fascinating short film Amateur film 1975 11 mins Eileen and her show horse Eileen and her show horse take to the ring as sidesaddle falls out of favour Amateur film Home movie 1930 3 mins Tofield: Racing Spring in Derbyshire sees the High Peak Harriers take to the turf for racing at Flagg Moor. Amateur film 1936 4 mins Turkey and her Poults Mrs Turkey goes on the warpath when her newly-hatched poults are threatened by the farmer and his dog Amateur film 1945 2 mins Lena Partridge At the Livery Join the girls and the boys, both young and old, of the equine set as they hunt with hounds, trot about gardens and attend gymkhanas Amateur film 1960 10 mins Pheasant - from egg to larder The stages of a pheasant's short life are shown in this fascinating film - from being an egg to its violent end on someone's dinner plate Amateur film 1929 18 mins Bentley Wildfowl A variety of wildfowl from across the world feature in this film of the Bentley Wildfowl Collection Amateur film 1968 6 mins Pet Crow A pet crow responds to its owner Current affairs News 1983 3 mins Pigeon Fancier A pigeon fancier from Plymouth talks about his sport Current affairs News 1967 3 mins The Solihull Rat Club The bodies soon pile up when the lads of the Solihull Rat Club let their dogs loose on the town's infestation. Amateur film 1938 8 mins Lloyd George with Dogs and Book A summer's day, dogs and a book and the attention of a newsreel cameraman – what more could David Lloyd George (British prime minister 1916-22) possibly want? Non-Fiction 1929 3 mins Charity Ferret Walk Has raising money 'for old people' ever been more uncomfortable? Nicky Roberts plans to walk 13 miles with two ferrets down his trousers. He's surely risking more than a few nips! News Non-Fiction 1972 5 mins A Day at the Races - Bangalore A day at the races is not much fun if your mount is insisting on behaving like a crab! Karolie Kathleen Buckley (nee Kemmis) does her best in the Ladies Race but it's not enough to win. Home movie 1929 7 mins A Day at the Zoo Polar bears and big cats far from their natural habitat try to make the most of life in a West Midlands zoo. Home movie 1950 10 mins Who Killed the Bears? 24 April 1889 - a crime is committed against two animals and the repercussions reverberate into the next century. News Non-Fiction 1964 5 mins It’s The Circus Parts 1 & II, Olympia Bears, tigers and elephants perform for the crowds in this compelling colour footage from the Christmas circus at Olympia. Promotional 1955 15 mins Mills Chimps, Olympia Chimpanzees from one of London’s best-known circuses clown around for the Christmas audience at Kensington Olympia. Amateur film 1954 8 mins Stars In A Ring, Olympia Illuminated carriages, exotic acrobats and boxing clowns all feature in this extended film of highlights from the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia. Promotional 1935 15 mins Bertram Mills Circus, Olympia Elephants, acrobats, clowns and cowboys all feature in this highlights reel from the annual Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia. Promotional 1935 4 mins Post-War Backstage Stables and Ring Scenes, Ascot & Olympia Hair-combing chimps, performing elephants and a toothsome cheetah feature in this film of the Bertram Mills Circus. Amateur film 1955 4 mins The Circus Is Back, Olympia Swoon at the costumes, laugh at the clowns and wonder at the elephants as the cast of the Bertram Mills Circus enter the ring for another stellar performance. Promotional 1959 5 mins Lobsters Follow the life cycle of the king of crustaceans in this quirky documentary by Bauhaus artist László Moholy-Nagy. Documentary 1936 15 mins The Fly Wage war on the disease-spreading fly with this forthright public information film Non-Fiction 1932 10 mins Winged Workers An extraordinary film made by amateurs showing a wide variety of species of bees in close up feeding from an equally wide variety of flowers. Home movie Nature and Science programme 1949 6 mins The Sheep Stealer Stealing a sheep is not as easy as it might seem! They are hefty, unwieldy beasts as the desperate father with starving family discovers in this William Haggar production. Drama 1908 9 mins Studies in Animal Motion Captivating slow-motion and quadrupeds aplenty in this fascinating look at animal movement Interest film 1922 10 mins Pond Life All looks peaceful on the surface of this pond - but the depths below contain some fearsome creatures - though you need a microscope to see them Amateur film Nature and Science programme 1935 6 mins Pupils at Chester Zoo 1969 Don't climb into the bear pit, children! All the fun of the zoo, as Liverpool pupils visit the wildlife of Chester. Amateur film 1969 4 mins Fire Fighting Wolf Hounds Bravura performance from some German Shepherds, who leap over high walls and through burning barriers at this demonstration in Roehampton. Non-Fiction 1926 1 mins Crufts 1962 Heads up, tails up, ears brushed? Furry frolics from London's Olympia, and a starring role for man's best friend. Amateur film 1962 10 mins Sparta the Dog An affectionate record of a family pet, Sparta the Springer Spaniel who leads a full and active life, but with plenty of cuddles from her family. Amateur film 1957 22 mins Totnes Course for Dog Trainers How to train your dog Current affairs News 1963 1 mins Dog Show Classes Now don't laugh! A dog show is a serious matter for these young owners and their pets. Amateur film 1932 5 mins A Cat Is a Cat …and that is that. A playful animated meditation on our feline friends with some beautiful artwork. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1971 9 mins Chester Zoo 1952 An old-fashioned family day out at the zoo, but is it fun for all? Amateur film Home movie 1952 8 mins Who's Zoo at Belle Vue Meet Larry the Llama and Joey the Boxing Chimp from Belle Vue Zoo. But what is The Clutching Hand? Find out more... Amateur film 1948 16 mins The Burial of Jackdaw Earth to earth, ashes to ashes - children from a Cumbrian family organise a dignified end for a small creature. Home movie 1920 1 mins Blackpool Outdoor Dog Show 1960 Have a doggy treat - and meet some very well groomed visitors to Blackpool. Amateur film 1960 12 mins The Taming of the Elephant A ‘Khedda' – the practice (now banned) of trapping and taming wild elephants using already tamed elephants – is here recorded in detail by the fascinated film-maker. Home movie 1929 20 mins Nursery Island The birdlife of Northumberland's Farne Islands comes under the spotlight in this pioneering documentary from the Secrets of Life nature series. Documentary Nature and Science programme 1936 18 mins Once We Were Four Innocent bunnies face an onslaught of badgers, bombs and birds of prey in this black comedy masquerading as a nature film. Documentary 1942 9 mins Market Town Rise and shine! Newark market calls with a seductive array of produce. Travelogue 1942 10 mins Horses at Ascot, Winter Quarters, Ascot Colour footage from the Bertram Mills Circus’ winter base in Ascot showing training for the Christmas show at Olympia. Amateur film 1939 12 mins "Around and About" 1949 A summer of shows – Rumney Horse Show Society's Show, Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show, Usk Farmers' Club Show – and a visit to Bristol Zoo where children ride on an elephant. Amateur film Home movie 1949 25 mins Whipsnade Zoological Park The Cox family, from Warwickshire, visit Whipsnade Zoo where they commune with a parrot. Once home, their beloved dog, Smut, is given a bath in the garden. Amateur film Home movie 1936 4 mins Barnstaple's Pet Puma The Beast of Bodmin - A pet puma takes its owner for a walk in Barnstaple, Devon Current affairs News 1976 1 mins Lost Mother April 1925 A dog does what dogs do in this drama created by the 6th Marquis of Anglesey, featuring a lost mother, two frightened daughters and a faithful, if slobbering, hound. Home movie 1925 5 mins To the Rescue An eccentric dog-loving grocer leads the chase to reclaim a stolen pedigree poodle in this madcap canine comedy Children's Comedy 1952 21 mins Fricker's Trained Alsatians An intriguing look at the training of police dogs, climbing up ladders blindfolded and rescuing documents from wounded soldiers. Documentary 1945 14 mins Juno Helps Out Helpful and humongous Great Dane Juno helps out with housework, does some shopping and chomps cream cake in this cheerful kids' film Children's 1953 19 mins Sheep Dog The Ocean Coal Co. employed not just miners but also shepherds, as evidenced here. Tom Jones of Treorchy protects the company's assets above ground with care and great skill. Drama-documentary 1939 15 mins Fish Conservation Watch these men in wellies and waders as they attempt to remove five-thousand bream from a small lake in Sussex - in a single day! Amateur film 1964 11 mins Turners Hill Outing Members of the Complete Angler Fishing Club of Eastbourne enjoy some angling action on a lake at Turner's Hill near Crawley Amateur film 1975 21 mins Rover Makes Good A rascally sheepdog redeems himself when he goes to the rescue of two children trapped in an old Cornish tin mine Children's 1952 16 mins A Journal of the Outdoors No. 11 Wildfowl and wallabies in the wild, exotic animals in the office 1953 16 mins Animal Crackers The British are crazy about their animals: Molly drinks tea with her chimps, Sylvia dyes her tiny poodle pink and Malcolm sings to his pigs. Documentary 1975 24 mins Three Dogs in a Boat Sink or swim as Rub and his chums are set adrift Amateur film Home movie 1930 2 mins Billy Smart’s Circus Brighton's crowds thrill to the sight of Billy Smart's Circus parading through their town in this film from the 1950s Amateur film 1950 2 mins Home for Ned Enjoy this heartwarming film about neglected horses, ponies and donkeys being re-habilitated at 'Cherry Tree Farm' in leafy Surrey Amateur film 1970 8 mins Do you remember? Cowboys, Carnivals and Mayors on the slide appear alongside the most beserk and hilarious donkey race you'll ever see in Sussex Amateur film 1950 18 mins Outing to Longleat Wildlife Park Enjoy a day-trip 70s style as we join the Mitchell family on their big game safari at Longleat - with lions, baboons and giraffes doing the splits Amateur film 1972 9 mins Beer-drinking Billy Beer Billy Current affairs News 1967 1 mins Abbotsbury Swannery Mute swans at the Abbotsbury Swannery have something to say Nature and Science programme 1983 8 mins The Princess and the Pirate The successful return of Peregrines to the North Cornish coast Nature and Science programme 1983 26 mins Elephants in Plymouth Indian Elephants descend at Friary Train Station and walk the streets of Plymouth Current affairs News 1963 1 mins The Animal World See a baby owl learning to fly, as an amateur filmmaker introduces us to some of his animal and avian acquaintances. Amateur film 1935 6 mins Tiger cubs born at Paignton Zoo Cubs come out to play at Paignton Zoo Current affairs News 1973 1 mins Tiger Cubs holiday in the South West Tiger cubs from Chessington Zoo take a break from it all Current affairs News 1969 2 mins Ginger Tom Oh to be Ginger Tom the cat and while away the hours! Amateur film Home movie 1950 1 mins I Guinea Pig The do’s and don’ts of pet care explained by a cute cartoon guinea pig created by celebrated British animator Sheila Graber. Children's 1983 5 mins I Dog Meet a puppy dog in a “warm, hairy world” who would like you to cater for his every need. Children's 1983 5 mins I Pony A gallop through the do’s and don’ts of pet care narrated by a plump pony with personality. Children's 1983 5 mins The Magic Box A young girl takes on the Desmond Morris (or perhaps Johnny Morris) role for this enchanting film of a family birdwatching in their back garden. Home movie 1965 6 mins Feeding Time at the Zoo Here's a good way to work up an appetite - a boy goes out and about at the zoo. Amateur film Comedy 1957 12 mins Mingo & Jerry, Thea and Jerry Mingo, Jerry and Thea: names of the dogs or people seen? Either way, they will be connected, for sure, with Isla Johnston of Bryn Mêl, Glyngarth, Anglesey, who shot the footage. Home movie 1931 1 mins A Year and a Day The metamorphosis of the eating machine which is the caterpillar, into an Emperor Moth, revealed in all its detail and presented in 15 minutes. Amateur film Nature and Science programme 1954 14 mins Pigeons Mucking out the loft, the serious business of setting the racing clocks, the anxious wait for the pigeons return home, and finally, a beer. Documentary 1985 24 mins Hot Dogs The quirks of a whippet race, with novices in winklepickers learning from the old hands, all fully elucidated in broad West Yorkshire dialect. Documentary 1970 10 mins £100 Reward A spirited crime-busting yarn for dog lovers everywhere, as man's best friend proves his worth Crime 1908 7 mins Sally the Sparrow Explore London Zoo with one of its greediest residents, Sally the sparrow. Documentary 1945 9 mins Wild Birds in Their Haunts Close-ups of wild birds in their natural habitat to inspire wonder in cinema audiences worldwide Interest film 1909 4 mins Pwtan the Kitten Gardener’s nightmare: a kitten at large in a flower bed! Home movie 1960 2 mins Horse Tale William Lloyd Ellis of Pwllheli celebrates daughter Fiona’s love of horses in this compilation showing her on seaside ponies and trekking. Home movie 1960 3 mins Two White Rabbits The two children seen here could not have been happier if their two, newly-acquired white rabbits had been pulled out of a hat! Home movie 1929 0 mins Parsonage Farm I – cats, dogs, children and tea-time Life at Parsonage farm includes courageous cats, cute kittens, sweet Shetland collies, appealing puppies and kids in the kitchen. Home movie 1951 14 mins Parsonage Farm II – cats, ducks, cows, daisies - and seagulls It’s summertime and it’s fun for the Pym children - Michael and Frances – to play on the duck house and pick daisies. Home movie 1941 3 mins Parsonage Farm III – kids, cat, chick and children Arnold William Pym’s entrancing shots of Parsonage Farm’s animals: goat kids encounter a cat, and a cat is fazed by a chick! Home movie 1942 4 mins Beautiful Budgie Reflective items in the home spark the interest of a budgerigar. Home movie 1955 2 mins Plas Newydd, Anglesey Three loyal labradors - Brandy, Biscuit and Bran – are solid members of the dog fraternity that is part of life at ‘Plas Newydd’. Home movie 1924 10 mins Dumb Sagacity Delightful rescue yarn with a smart dog and horse working together to save a young girl from drowning in Bognor. Action and Adventure 1907 7 mins Forest Pony Short kids' adventure about Bonny, a wild New Forest pony, and some dodgy horse thieves. Children's 1972 23 mins
