A fascinating glimpse back to the 1950s with a film from a shooting party
This 16mm film was shot at a shooting party, probably in the mid 1950s. Although some parts have poor focus, it still provides a fascinating glimpse into 1950s England.
Sporting events and Games
The British love their sport and that was as true 50 years ago as it is today. This category is for all the films taken during sporting events or games either professional, amateur or that the photographer their family or friends took part in.
An exciting Mini Car racing event from the 1970s
The article showcases a 1970s Mini Car racing event video, scanned and edited from film found in a Noris 8 Projector purchased on eBay. Enhanced using Davinci Resolve, the trimmed and adjusted video features mixed car models racing on public roads, with an invitation for viewer insights.
A bull fight in a Spanish bull ring c 1970
A short post which includes a vintage home movie taken at a Bull Fight in a Spanish city in about 1970.
Nostalgic School sports day from 1967
A vintage home movie which features a school sports day from 1967 and reminds the author of his sports days from the 1960s
Exciting speed boat racing film from 1966
This vintage home movie from 1966 features a set of speed boats racing on a lake or other waterway somewhere in the UK.
Go Karting and other exciting sports from 1972
A short film from 1972 which packs quite a lot of excitement into its 2 1/2 minutes showing Go Karting, Tug of Way and a strange game with a huge ball.
Chilly Surfing in the UK in the 1970s
A short super 8 home movie of a couple of chaps at the beach with a surf board in the 1970s.
An impressive Gymnastics display at a school
A Super 8 vintage home movie of a Gymnastics display at either a school or a local leisure centre.
Showjumping at Hickstead
An 8mm vintage home movie which was taken at a showjumping event at Hickstead in the 1960s
Horse riding in the countryside
An Ilford standard 8mm vintage home movie which features a group of people horse riding in a country setting.
Fun Athletics display at a public school
A short excerpt from an Ilford vintage home movie of an athletics display at a school in the 1960s
Awesome Highland games filmed in the 1960s
A vintage home movie filmed on standard 8 film at a highland games somewhere in Scotland in the 1960s