[Holiday to Belgium]

This film shows a series of market and street scenes filmed outside Brussels Town Hall by Ernest Shippam during a holiday in 1931. Several women in traditional national dress pass the camera carrying their shopping, accompanied by young children.

The Universal Exhibition Brussels

This film shows views of the: "Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles" or Expo 58. Scenes include shots of the pavilion buildings and outdoor exhibits with 'Atomium' structure, fountains, Canadian Pavilion, USSR Pavilion (Soviet Union), USA Pavilion, aerial tramway, a fashion show on a floating platform, views of the gardens and Thai Pavilion; French Pavilion; UK Pavilion with Public House "The Britannia" (Whitbread); a Cinema; and illuminated night time views. [instrumental music has been removed from the online clip for copyright reasons].