The Past at Work

1959 documentary showing images of a Liverpool still recovering from the post-war gloom.

American reporter Ed Murrow returns to London where he spent much of World War II. (1959)

How London has grown in size and spread into the surrounding country. (1964)

A look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)

Sir Mortimer Wheeler explores the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. (1958)

Documentary about the Vikings who allegedly discovered North America. (1966)

Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)

Sir Mortimer Wheeler discusses how attitudes to archaeology have changed. (1974)

Sir Mortimer Wheeler surveys the art and architecture of the Roman period. (1960)

Frank Brent, an NCO with the Australian Imperial Force, fought at Gallipoli.