Wigan Coronation Celebrations and Street Scenes (1902)

The crowds stand silent as the nation says goodbye to Queen Victoria in February 1901.

A political giant at his magnificent Highbury estate in Birmingham.

Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief of the British army, returns from South Africa to cheering crowds.

A bagpipe band marches in honour of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, on her visit to Liverpool.

The future King of Siam takes a trip across the Mersey.

Crowds clamour for a view of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (on tour) in the Isle of Man.

The flagship of the GPO Film Unit's output and a cornerstone of British documentary, featuring music by Benjamin Britten and the verse of W.H. Auden.

The short-lived minnows Wigan Borough F.C. take on the mighty Sheffield Wednesday in the third round of the FA Cup.

Ironfounders and engineers head home after morning shift at Pagefield Works.

Well-heeled Edwardian workers head home after work.

A lively crowd surround the camera filming a tram leaving Wigan Market Place.

Wet weather fails to dampen a thrilling show of horse-drawn fire wagons.

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.