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Remembrance
The First World War dead were commemorated as they fell. That act of remembrance has never ceased. For the survivors, it invokes a range of emotions, not least pride, sorrow and anger.
These poignant films return us to a time when the war was still fresh.
Poppies of FlandersPoppies of Flanders
Non-Fiction 1928 1 minsSilent Location: Richmond
A one-armed soldier is among those shown diligently manufacturing poppies on the 10th anniversary of Armistice Day at a factory in Richmond.
Remembrance Day in Dunham MasseyRemembrance Day in Dunham Massey
Amateur film 1979 3 minsSilent Location: Dunham Massey Hall
Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Cheshire.
Armistice Day - Llandrindod WellsArmistice Day - Llandrindod Wells
News 1939 3 minsSilent Location: Llandrindod Wells/Llandrindod
This is thought to be footage of an Armistice Day parade in Llandrindod which includes armed forces veterans, police, Girl Guides, nurses and Air Raid Patrol [ARP] wardens.
Preston and District Roll of Honour, 6th, 7th, 5th SeriesPreston and District Roll of Honour, 6th, 7th, 5th Series
Non-Fiction 1915 14 minsSilent
A rare surviving WWI memorial film, featuring poignant images of men killed or injured serving in the armed forces.
Funeral at the FrontFuneral at the Front
Non-Fiction 1915 1 minsSilent
Sombre and moving World War I newsreel story.
Peace Celebrations at Haslingden July 19th 1919Peace Celebrations at Haslingden July 19th 1919
Non-Fiction 1919 13 minsSilent Location: Haslingden
Charming, fun and heartwarming portrait of a Lancashire town coming together to celebrate Peace Day.
Nurse and MartyrNurse and Martyr
Biopic 1915 11 minsSilent
The moving true story of wartime heroine Nurse Edith Cavell, recreated in the aftermath of her execution.
JubileeJubilee
Amateur film 1935 10 minsSilent Location: Stepney
While Britain celebrates... A caustic reminder of conditions for London's East End underclass in George V's jubilee year.
Unveiling of the War Memorial to the Men of AlfretonUnveiling of the War Memorial to the Men of Alfreton
Non-Fiction 1927 7 minsSilent Location: Alfreton
Thousands gather in Alfreton to remember the dead of the Great War.
Unveiling of 1914-1918 War Roll of Honour at Holywell, c. 1919Unveiling of 1914-1918 War Roll of Honour at Holywell, c. 1919
Non-Fiction 1919 5 minsSilent Location: Holywell/Treffynnon
Flintshire lost hundreds of men on the WW1 battlefields, Holywell contributing 32 who are commemorated on the Roll of Honour plaques on the Town Hall, seen here being unveiled.
Unveiling of the Birmingham City Battalions MemorialUnveiling of the Birmingham City Battalions Memorial
Non-Fiction 1933 13 minsSilent Location: Birmingham
Remembering the fallen comrades of the Warwickshire Regiment in a solemn ceremony fifteen years after the Armistice.
Market Harborough: Unveiling of the Memorial CrossMarket Harborough: Unveiling of the Memorial Cross
Non-Fiction 1921 13 minsSilent Location: Market Harborough
The town of Market Harborough turns out for the solemn occasion of the unveiling of their Great War memorial to commemorate the dead of the 1914-'18 conflict.
Preston and District Roll of Honour, 10th SeriesPreston and District Roll of Honour, 10th Series
Non-Fiction 1915 2 minsSilent Location: Preston
Moving record of relatives waving a fond farewell to departing loved ones during WWI.
"Die-hards" Who Did Not Die in Vain"Die-hards" Who Did Not Die in Vain
Non-Fiction 1922 1 minsSilent Location: Mill Hill
A sombre Prince of Wales – later Edward VIII – unveils a striking memorial to the 12,694 members of the Middlesex Regiment who died in the First World War.
Liverpool Honours HeroesLiverpool Honours Heroes
Non-Fiction 1916 1 minsSilent
Poignant scenes as a public roll of honour for Liverpool and Merseyside's war dead is unveiled.
Royal Honour for Famous SchoolRoyal Honour for Famous School
Non-Fiction 1930 1 minsSilent Location: Windsor Castle
In the grounds of Windsor Castle, George V presents new colours to the Eton College Officers' Training Corps.
Lest We Forget: The Nicholson War MemorialLest We Forget: The Nicholson War Memorial
Non-Fiction 1925 11 minsSilent Location: Leek
Huge crowds flock to Leek to witness the unveiling of the town's tribute to the Great War's fallen. At 90 feet the Nicholson War Memorial is the tallest in the country.
Remembrance Day 1925Remembrance Day 1925
Non-Fiction 1925 3 minsSilent Location: London
Newsreel cameras capture the crowds and royalty gathered to mark the seventh "Great Silence" on Remembrance Day 1925.
At Home in Shanghai and a Trip to Hong KongAt Home in Shanghai and a Trip to Hong Kong
Amateur film 1928 4 minsSilent Location: Shanghai
Chinese junks and British battleships appear together in this film depicting the 1928 Armistice Day in Hong Kong.