The Conquest of Everest Colour film (narrated by Meredith Edwards) telling the story of the ‘Mount Everest Expedition 1953’, which saw the first successful ascent of the mountain. Documentary 1953 78 mins East Nepal Film taken by Tom Spring Smyth during the British Museum (Natural History) Expedition to East Nepal 1961-1962. 1961 72 mins Scenes from Around the World Short colour, silent, compilation of unedited film footage giving a snapshot of life in various countries in the year 1947. Amateur film 1947 9 mins Amazon; Dr Hamilton Rice Take a journey with Dr Hamilton Rice as he embarks on his final expedition of the easterly tributaries of the Amazonian basin. 1926 91 mins Climbing Mount Everest A fascinating glimpse into life at high altitude for the party of the Mount Everest Expedition 1933 which intended, but ultimately failed to summit Everest. Non-Fiction 1933 32 mins Nine Countries in Ninety Minutes Amateur film travelogue of a journey around various parts of the world in 1937, by Frances Hotham F.R.G.S, A.R.P.S. Travelogue 1937 63 mins Tanzania A colour film of African wildlife by the ‘Ker, Downey and Selby Safari Company’, set up by Donald Ker, Sydney Downey and Harry Selby. 1969 16 mins Fourth Everest Expedition Percy Wyn-Harris' filmic record of the 1933 expedition, led by Hugh Ruttledge. Amateur film Non-Fiction 1933 76 mins Wings Over Everest Released by British-Gaumont in 1934, this film documents The ‘Houston Mount Everest Expedition’ organized by Major L V Stewart Blacker, to fly over Mount Everest Documentary 1934 42 mins Sherriff Kodacolour No. 1 Colour film of Sikkim / Tibet (no sound), photographed by Scottish explorer and plant collector George Sherriff in 1935. Amateur film 1935 8 mins Everest Flight, Blacker Amateur film taken during the first flight over Everest, showing stunning aerial views of the mountain Amateur film 1933 1 mins Everest - Shebbeare Unedited amateur footage of the scenery and wildlife of the Tibetan plateau, taken during the Mount Everest Expedition 1933. Amateur film 1933 11 mins Sherriff Kodacolour No. 3 Colour film of Sikkim / Tibet (no sound), photographed by Scottish explorer and plant collector George Sherriff in 1935. Amateur film 1935 6 mins Sherriff Kodacolour No. 2 Colour film of Sikkim / Tibet (no sound), photographed by Scottish explorer and plant collector George Sherriff in 1935. Amateur film 1935 9 mins Everest 1936 - Ruttledge Footage from the ‘Mount Everest Expedition 1936’, which was led by Hugh Ruttledge. 1936 19 mins Dr. Ward - Bhutan Film Amateur colour footage dating from c. 1950 of people and mountain scenery in Bhutan. Filmed during a visit by Michael Ward. Amateur film Travelogue 1953 22 mins Ilford Everest 1933 Unedited amateur footage of the Mount Everest Expedition of 1933, which was led by Hugh Ruttledge. Amateur film Non-Fiction 1933 28 mins P.R. Oliver Everest Expedition Amateur footage directed by Peter Oliver documenting the ‘Mount Everest Expedition 1938’, which was led by Bill Tilman. Amateur film Travelogue 1938 59 mins British Museum (Natural History) Nepal Expedition 1961-1962 A fascinating insight into the ‘British Museum (Natural History) Expedition to East Nepal 1961-1962’ capturing the lives of researchers and locals alike in this stunning setting. Documentary 1962 56 mins British Museum (Natural History) Nepal Expedition 1961-1962 (Rushes) Additional film from the ‘British Museum (Natural History) Expedition to East Nepal 1961-1962’. 1962 36 mins Abominable Snowman News Bulletin reviewing evidence (and possible existence) of the Abominable Snowman, or Yeti, from the Eric Shipton-led Everest expedition of 1951 Non-Fiction 1951 1 mins Garhwal Himalayas Expedition 1939 Film directed by Peter Oliver of his expedition to Garhwal, or the ‘Valley of the Flowers’ with Frank Smythe, in 1937. Amateur film 1939 52 mins Awards Presented to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in India Colour footage shot in Delhi on the 1953 Everest expedition's return. Includes group receiving gold medals from Nehru and an official welcoming reception by the Indian Government. 8 mins Kanchenjunga Extracts from a BBC documentary of footage from the British expedition to Kangchenjunga in 1955, led by Charles Evans. 1955 13 mins Kangchenjunga 1955 Amateur footage of the British expedition to Kangchenjunga in 1955. Led by Charles Evans, this expedition saw the first ascent of the mountain. Amateur film 1955 107 mins S.E. Tibet - Sherriff & Ludlow, 1934 During the 1930s Sherriff and Ludlow carried out a series of plant and bird collecting expeditions working eastward along the main Himalayan ranges. Amateur film Travelogue 1934 54 mins Kashgar 4 Fascinating footage of Indian customs, shot in 1927 by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar. Amateur film 1927 14 mins Kashgar 2 Intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff captures local customs during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar. Amateur film 1927 9 mins Kashgar 3 Fascinating footage of Indian customs, shot by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar. This film shows a journey undertaken by George Sherriff from Gilgit to Kashgar. Amateur film 1927 16 mins Kashgar 5 Kashgar Vice Consul Major George Sherriff captures the destruction of seized opium in this film from 1927. Amateur film 1927 16 mins Kashgar 6 A trek from the Pamirs to Karghalik, shot by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar. Amateur film 1928 18 mins Kashgar 7 Black and white silent film, shot by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar. Amateur film 1927 15 mins Kashgar 10 Costumed performances from traditional Chinese theatre are captured in this film by Kashgar's Vice Consul, Major George Sherriff. Amateur film 1927 17 mins Kashgar 8 Another in the series of amateur films shot by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar between 1927/8. Amateur film 1928 15 mins Kashgar 9 Amateur shot by intrepid plant hunter Major George Sherriff during his tenure as Vice Consul at Kashgar between 1927/8. Amateur film 1928 14 mins Quetta - Damghan Amateur colour footage by Sir Clarmont Skrine from 1943, showing the people, landscapes and landmarks of numerous places in Iran. Amateur film Travelogue 1943 17 mins Quetta Earthquake (Universal Talking News No. 515) Footage revealing the devastating aftermath of one of Asia’s most destructive earthquakes that took place in Quetta, Pakistan in 1935. Non-Fiction 1935 1 mins Quetta Earthquake, May 31st 1935 Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes Amateur film 1935 10 mins China, the Land of Mystery and Charm Experience what life was like across China in 1939 prior to the outbreak of World War Two in Frances Hotham’s fascinating documentary film. 1939 49 mins China This 1931 travelogue records a trip from Canada to Honolulu, journeying across China before completing the homeward journey via Singapore, the Red Sea and Port Said. Travelogue 1931 37 mins Shaksgam, Auden 1937 Amateur film from the Shaksgam Expedition of 1937, detailing the unexplored country around the Shaksgam river. Amateur film 1937 7 mins Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath, filmed in remarkable colour by ‘envoy of the Raj’ Clarmont Skrine Amateur film 1946 7 mins Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour by 'envoy of the Raj' Clarmont Skrine. Amateur film 1940 11 mins Burma Gorgeous colour film of Burma / Myanmar from 1960. Places shown include Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Bhamo. Plus views of the Irrawaddy River. 1960 22 mins Punjab States Amateur silent colour film by a British diplomat showing buildings and gardens in Lahore, New Delhi and Kashmir, ending with views of distant Mount Everest. Amateur film Travelogue 1950 16 mins Hyderabad - Cochin A whistle-stop tour of Southern India by plane documenting life from Hyderabad, Mysore and down to the coastal town of Cochin. Amateur film Travelogue 1945 15 mins Flying to India by Imperial Airways British Diplomat Clarmont Skrine records footage of an early long-haul flight from Europe to India, documenting their stop-offs in British territories en-route to their destination. Amateur film 1934 11 mins Malay States Silent, pre-World War Two documentary recording the people, landscapes and industries of the Federated Malay States, (1895-1946), which were to become modern-day Malaysia in 1963. Documentary 1939 12 mins Java An episode of the MGM's 1930s travelogue FitzPatrick Travel-Talks, following a ship en route to Java, taking in the sea port of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). Amateur film 1938 8 mins Java Amateur colour film of Java taken by Mrs. Patrick Ness, F.R.G.S. showing Batavia (now Jakarta), Mount Papandayan, Kawah Kamojang and Borobodur temple. Travelogue 1931 9 mins Savage Gold Re-enactment of an expedition undertaken by George M. Dyott, which explored the jungles of Brazil and Ecuador in search of Colonel Percy Fawcett. 1933 72 mins In Borneo, the Land of the Head Hunters This film of an expedition to Borneo between 1915-17 has claims to be the first motion picture taken in Borneo. Documentary 1916 49 mins Rainforest Journey Take a trek with a research expedition as they traverse the dense rainforest floor, hacking their way through the vine-entangled undergrowth that ensnares their every turn. 13 mins Legacy of the Wandjina Documentary about a 1988 research project, showing scientists at work on location and interacting with aboriginal peoples. 1990 72 mins Visit to a Tribe Short film showing members of the ‘pinto’ aboriginal tribe in Central Australia. Scenes of daily life including preparation for a dance ceremony. Documentary 1929 3 mins Horned Game - Wild A hunting party tracking wild game in the uplands of the Middle-east/Asia,1934. Amateur film 1934 7 mins Arctic: Haig Thomas A fascinating glimpse into the world of the Ellesmere Island Inuit. Footage from the Haig-Thomas Arctic Expedition 1937-1938 Documentary 1937 18 mins Spitzbergen: Oxford University Arctic Expedition 1924 An ambitious second expedition to the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago led by George Binney, student, artic explorer and seaplane pioneer, 7 July – 5 September 1924. Amateur film 1924 202 mins Arctic Expedition : 1937 Join James Wordie on his 1937 Arctic expedition venturing the frozen seas of Baffin Bay encountering native Greenlandic Inuit along the way. Amateur film 1937 56 mins Big Game in the Sub-arctic of Canada Documentary footage of the Bullock-Hornby expedition across the Canadian Sub-Arctic revealing the pairs struggle for survival against the harsh elements in this unforgiving landscape. Documentary Interest film 1924 35 mins Canadian Army and Air Force Exercise "Musk-Ox" Film of the Canadian Army and Air Force Exercise ‘Musk-Ox’ in 1946, documenting the journey from Churchill in Hudson Bay to Grand Prairie in Alberta. 1946 78 mins Exercise Musk-ox A military film from 1946 “Chronicling a journey of exploration by the Canadian Army through the interior of Northern Canada in midwinter.” Documentary 1946 57 mins Greenland Voyage Colour scenes showing mountaineer and explorer Bill Tilman bound for Greenland in 1961-62 in search of new mountain challenges on board “Mischief”. 39 mins Greenland Rymill 1933 Film directed by John R. Rymill showing team members with their dog sledges during the 'East Greenland Expedition 1932-33'. Documentary 1933 7 mins Cambridge West Greenland Expedition 1938 Amateur film showing this University-led expedition to study the geography, geology and botany – as well as cultural contacts between the Inuit peoples – of Greenland. Amateur film Documentary 1938 36 mins Lymington to Greenland Silent colour rushes of English mountaineer and explorer Bill Tilman bound for Greenland in 1961-62 in search of new mountain challenges on his boat 'Mischief'. 22 mins Greenland Expedition with Sea Breeze Colour film documenting one of H.W. Tilman’s expeditions on board ‘Sea Breeze’ to Greenland. 1971 52 mins Greenland Expedition with Sea Breeze (Rushes) Additional / deleted scenes from a film of one of H.W. Tilman’s expeditions on board ‘Sea Breeze’ to Greenland. 1971 10 mins Mischief in Greenland Colour film entitled ‘Mischief in Greenland: the story of H.W. Tilman’s expedition to East Greenland 1964’. Filmed by Roger Coward. 39 mins Mischief Goes South Colour film entitled ‘Mischief Goes South’ by Mike Edwards, documenting Bill Tilman’s voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, 1966-67. 1966 51 mins Mischief Goes South (Rushes) Deleted scenes from ‘Mischief Goes South’ by Mike Edwards, which documented Bill Tilman’s voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, 1966-67. 1966 4 mins Life in Iceland A silent documentary film exploring the people, natural landscapes, industry and culture of this dramatic North Atlantic island nation; the most sparsely populated in Europe. Travelogue 1949 55 mins Hekla A silent colour film documenting the study of the 1947-48 eruption of Icelandic volcano Hekla – one of the world’s largest eruptions between 1900 and 1970. 1948 8 mins Oxford University Expedition to Iceland, 1947 A silent documentary film produced, directed photographed and edited by student member of the expedition, Charles Swithinbank. Amateur film 1947 8 mins Antarctic Venture Norwegian, British, Swedish Expedition Colour film of the very first international science expedition to Antarctica, outlining its aims, and recording the outbound journey of the ‘Norwegian-British-Swedish Expedition 1949-52’ team. Documentary 1949 26 mins Ice Cap Journey Amateur footage of the Oxford University Iceland Expedition 1947, led by F.H. Whitehead. Amateur film 1947 15 mins Day and Night. Latitude and Longitude An educational film from 1936 using moving models and diagrams of the earth and sun to demonstrate the fundamentals of physical geography. 1936 9 mins Buccaneer Hill Colour film showing the restoration of a historic house and views in the Bahamas, dating from the mid-20th century. Documentary 15 mins Nought Feet Wartime training film instructing bomber pilots on the dangerous art of navigation for low-level flying. R.A.F produced film 1943 Instructional film/TV programme 1943 16 mins Oxford University Cayman Islands Expedition Gerald Thompson's record of the 1938 Oxford University Cayman Islands Expedition. The first natural history survey of all three islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac) reports were written about the flora, fauna, geology and wetlands. Amateur film 1930 15 mins Caribbean Trip Amateur holiday footage of a family’s trip to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. 1958 23 mins Colourful Caribbean Amateur film from 1955 showing the people, landscapes and architecture of numerous islands in the Caribbean by Everild Helweg-Larsen, F.R.G.S. Documentary 1955 59 mins Colourful Caribbean (Rushes) Deleted scenes of an amateur colour film from 1955 showing numerous islands in the Caribbean, by Everild Helweg-Larsen, F.R.G.S. 1955 17 mins Preparing for an Expedition Scenes from a documentary or educational programme filmed in South America on the subject of how to prepare for an expedition. Travelogue 1959 8 mins Lord Bossom and His Home Unused scenes from a documentary film visit to Lord Alfred Bossom’s home and garden at Stoneacre, Otham near Maidstone. Documentary 1950 25 mins Visit to the RGS by the President of Peru, 25th February 1960 Film record of a visit to the Royal Geographical Society by the President of Peru, on 25th February 1960. 1960 6 mins Aix Les Bosquets Amateur footage (no sound) by Sir Clarmont Skrine shot during family holidays at ‘Aix les Bosquets’ (Aix-en-Provence, France) during the 1930s. Amateur film 1938 7 mins Travels in France and Switzerland A silent black & white and colour information film with inter-titles showing the city of Strasbourg, the Alsace region of France and the Swiss Alps. Travelogue 1940 10 mins Pyrenees Amateur film by British diplomat Clarmont Skrine recording the alpine foothills and Basque coastline of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of south-western France bordering with Spain. Amateur film 1950 7 mins Portugal Amateur film documenting architectural and historic sites in and around the city of Lisbon, Portugal, dating from 1963. Amateur film 1963 7 mins Island of Madeira Dr Catherine Delano-Smith captures the local colour of Funchal, Madeira, during the ‘Oxford University Women's Expedition Madeira 1961’. 1941 33 mins Oxford University Women's Expedition Madeira 1961 Documenting an expedition, organised by Dr Catherine Delano-Smith. Of the Oxford University Women's Expedition Madeira 1961. 1961 16 mins Teheran - Personal A series of excerpts of colour and black and white film recording diplomatic life at the British legation in Tehran in 1943. Home movie 1943 9 mins Iran 1944-1948 Amateur colour film, by Sir Clarmont Skrine, showing various monuments and places in Southern Iran including Rey, Qom, Isfahan, Persepolis, Shiraz, Bushire, Yazd, Kerman and Mahan. Amateur film 1948 12 mins Iran 1945-1955 Amateur colour film, by Sir Clarmont Skrine, (Counsellor for Indian Affairs in Teheran 1946 to 1948) showing personal and professional events through this time. Amateur film Travelogue 1945 16 mins Musandam Expedition 1971-1972 Scientific endeavours along the ancient shoreline of the Musandam peninsula in the straits of Hormuz, Oman 1971-72 Amateur film 1971 41 mins Manzanderan A 1955 film illustrating travels in central-northern Iran, bordering the Caspian Sea and Alborz Mountains capturing the landscapes and daily life of the region. Amateur film 1955 17 mins Archaelogical Excavations in Greece Footage documenting various excavations led by E.W. Gardner at archaeological sites situated across Greece during the late 1920s and early 1930s. 1926 4 mins Red Sea Journey This silent colour film documents the south-western coastline of the present-day Republic of Yemen, from the port of Mukalla to the region bordering Saudi Arabia. 1967 29 mins The Nile Silent amateur film of the lower reaches of the Nile in Uganda from 1932. Amateur film 1932 7 mins Kharga Documenting a journey by camel across the desolate wasteland of the Kharga Oasis in 1932. Travelogue 1932 18 mins Mauritius 1941 The film shows Port Louis, the capital; workers on sugar plantations and road mending as well as colonial life in the then British dependency. Amateur film Travelogue 1941 14 mins Animals Amateur film footage showing wildlife in Iran, Pakistan and India taken in 1950 by Sir Clarmont Skrine. Documentary 1950 11 mins River Expedition Silent 1930s black & white amateur film of a European party travelling by riverboat to view the Murchison Falls on the White Nile in Uganda. 7 mins Arabia Rickards The landscapes of the southern regions of the Arabian peninsula observed via land, sea and air by British flying officer, Aubrey Robert Maxwell Rickards. 70 mins Libyan Desert - Bagnold Ralph Bagnold, pioneer of desert exploration, pushed the limits of automotive technology, culminating in his 1932 expedition – the first east-west crossing of the Libyan Desert. Amateur film 1930 49 mins Israel & Jordan Amateur film footage from 1953 showing landscapes, architecture and people of Jerusalem and Jordan (including Petra), by Sir Clarmont Skrine. Amateur film 1953 16 mins Istanbul - Baghdad - Teheran: 1944-58 Short colour, silent, compilation of unedited film footage of Istanbul, Baghdad and Iran: 1944 to 1958. Showing major tourist attractions and Sir Clarmont Skrine’s family. Amateur film 1958 14 mins Jerusalem 1949-50 Short colour, silent, compilation of unedited film footage of areas of Cyprus, Crete and Israel (including Jerusalem). Amateur film 1950 15 mins Peshawar, Kabul, Bamian, Herat, Meshed 1943 film of Peshawar, Kabul, Bamiyan, Herat and Mashhad; documenting a journey through the North West Frontier territories by British diplomat Clarmont Skrine during WWII. Amateur film 1943 13 mins South Africa - The Land of Smiles and Sunshine Colour amateur documentary from 1939 on life in South Africa and Southern Rhodesia, produced by Frances Hotham. Documentary 1939 70 mins Dr. Bennett's Visit to South Africa, 4th August - 11th October 1944 Hugh Bennett’s visit to South Africa in 1944, as filmed (in colour) by C.J.J. Van Rensburg of the Soil Conservation Division, Department of Agriculture. Amateur film 1944 40 mins South African Scenes Amateur colour footage showing architecture, people and landscapes in South Africa (including Pretoria), filmed c. 1950. 10 mins Oxford University Gambia Expedition 1948 Three geographers survey village and compound life in the Gambia, including the dissection of a hippopotamus. Amateur film 1948 45 mins The Oil-Palm of Nigeria A silent film made for British Instructional Films Ltd, by Graham Ball, a film expert attached to the Department of Overseas Trade, in 1928. Documentary 1928 12 mins Nigeria, Bruce 1930 An amateur silent film illustrating the people and places of northern Nigeria, by Charles Bruce. From daily market life to adobe architecture, the film also features ceremonies and horse racing at a traditional Durbar. Amateur film 1930 16 mins African Gathering Colour, silent film recording people, costumes, rites and festivities seen at a Durbar, which celebrates the culmination of Muslim festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. 18 mins The Return of an Emperor: The Story of Ethiopia This b&w film documents the return of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, following exile to England from 1936-41 during the Italian occupation of his country. Documentary War 1942 9 mins Slow Motion in Sport: 1932-1936 A sequence of home movie film clips from the sack-race to the 1934 Derby and Wimbledon, reflecting the sporting and leisure interests of the day. Amateur film Sport 1934 9 mins Climbing Mt Everest The first film of Tibet, by Captain John Noel from the 1922 British expedition to Mount Everest, which was led by Brigadier General Charles Bruce. Non-Fiction Sport 1922 83 mins
