Utilising over 400 photographs, the spirit of London of the 19th century is captured in dramatic style. Early modes of steam transport are shown, in particular the steam trains of the Underground. A familiar sight in the streets of London was also the horse-drawn vehicle. English people of the 19th century are also depicted at their jobs and in their leisure activities. Narrated by Anthony Quayle.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009664
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → London (England) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → London (England) - Social life and customs
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Steam-engines
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - London (England)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → History
History → London (England) - History - 19th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Steam-engines
Short films
Short films → Short films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)