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Forward a century

United Kingdom, 1951
film

A film made for the Festival of Britain surveying the nation’s achievements during the past 100 years, a note on contemporary conditions, and some indic..

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Today in Britain

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End of the old order: 1900-1918

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Portrait of a people: impressions of Britain

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Victoria: 100 years of progress

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Waters of time

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Britain now

United Kingdom, 1955
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A Future on Rail

United Kingdom, 1957
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Britain on show

United Kingdom, 1958
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