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A still from 'Southampton Ferry (1920s)

Southampton Ferry

Date[ca. 1920s?]ID8148

A series of shots showing an open deck ferry at Southampton, approaching to dock to allow vehicles to disembark. On the ferry are several men on bicycles and foot passengers. The film then shows a De Havilland DH60X Moth aircraft [G-EBVC?] on the water with a naval vessel behind, followed by a view of the dockside. The film is somewhat murky.

Scenes taken during trips between Portsmouth and Southampton; Summer 1929

Date1929ID3212

Film of the Staley family on an outing on the South coast. Nellie Staley and her five year old daughter Pam board a ship at Portsmouth Harbour, and sail to the Isle of Wight. They are also seen boarding the Mauritania at Southampton, travelling to Cowes and returning to Portsmouth.

A still from [2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, Karachi] (1932-1935) showing cattle pulling a cart

[2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, Karachi]

Date1932 - 1935ID3084

Captain Cyril R. Peckitt created this visual record of life in Karachi whilst he was stationed there with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment in the early 1930s. The film includes images of the journeys to and from Pakistan, of Regimental activities, and of the Karachi itself. It provides a fascinating record of Regimental life in Asia during the latter stage of the Empire.

A black and white still image taken from TID 1137, showing a close up view of the bow of RMS Queen Mary. Her name is visible, painted on her side.

A Filmic Review No. 2

Date1934 - 1936ID1137

A compilation of amateur material which includes footage of The Queen Mary in dock at Southampton prior to her maiden voyage, several boxing matches, a cruise down a river, animals at London Zoo, Corfe Castle, and a vast flotilla of Naval ships at Spithead being reviewed by King George V to mark his Silver Jubilee.

A black and white still image taken from TID 13177, showing the stern of RMS Queen Mary on the water at Southampton docks. The ships name is written on her dark coloured hull in white lettering that reads 'Queen Mary' followed by 'Liverpool' underneath. Her decks are adorned with passengers.

Queen Mary

Date[ca. mid - late 1930s]ID13177

Amateur film of the RMS Queen Mary ocean liner seen from a variety of angles getting up steam and setting off from Southampton.

A black and still image taken from TID 13497, showing a wide view of the Palace of Westminster from the main road adjacent to Old Palace Yard.

[Family trips and scout camp]

Date1934-1935ID13497

An amateur film of various events including a scout camp and a royal cavalcade.

[Visit to USA and Canada]

Date1935ID4471

An unknown family set off for New York from Southampton on the Berengaria, a Cunard White Star liner, in 1935. Scenes filmed onboard and sightseeing in New York are included.

Yacht Racing in the Solent

Date1935ID6965

This film shows Q-class, X-class, 8-Metre and and J-class yachts - Endeavour, Yankee and Iyruna at full sail on the Solent.

[Grant: Voyage to America]

Date1937 ID511

A voyage aboard the RMS Queen Mary to New York City, with a tour of several landmarks, a trip on the Elevated Railway, the district of Harlem and Coney Island. The trip includes a flight aboard an aircraft to visit the Niagara / Horseshoe Falls and later the return trip on the RMS Aquitania. The colour has a red cast and is de-saturated.

A still from 'Trip to New York' (1937)

[Trip to New York]

Date1937ID3522

Colour footage depicts a trip to New York, with views of Times Square at night, Harlem, a baseball game at the Yankee stadium and Wall Street. The transatlantic journey from Southampton to New York, on board the Cunard ocean liner Queen Mary, is also documented in black and white footage.

A still from [Coronation Naval Review; Holiday; Hay Farm] (1937)

[Coronation Naval Review; Holiday; Hay Farm]

Date1937ID5421

This film features a Royal Naval Review at Spithead, Southampton to commemorate the coronation of King George VI. The Reed family view the display aboard a pleasure craft. The second part of the film provides scenes from the family's visit to Instow in Devon, that includes a trip to the beach and a working farm.

A still from [Spithead Review and Regatta] (1937)

[Spithead Review and Regatta]

Date1937ID9987

This film shows faded colour scenes of the Naval Review at Spithead, Southampton for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937.

[Bognor Regis Journal]

Date1949; 1951 - 1955ID3198

A compilation of home movie material in which the film-maker records family outings in the south of England during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Places visited include Stonehenge, The New Forest and Beachy Head.

A still from [Domestic Garden; Isle of Wight; HMS Venus; Birthday; Seaside] (1954)

[Domestic Garden; Isle of Wight; HMS Venus; Birthday; Seaside]

Date1954ID5318

This film shows the Linehan family at home [not included in online clip] on their son's birthday and on an outing to the seaside. The second part [included in clip] shows a visit to the HMS Venus moored in the Solent at Southampton.

[Indian Journey]

Date[ca. 1958 - 1959]ID6153

This film documents the film-maker Mr. Newman and his wife's trip to India dated Autumn 1958 to the end of Summer in 1959. The film records their journey out to India, and their travels in Bombay and Agra whilst there.

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