The British Pathé Archive

The full Pathé coverage of the 1913 Derby in which Emily Davison was run down by the King’s horse - watch here.

This blog post covers important anniversaries coming up in the next few days: http://britishpathe.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/on-this-day-march-round-up/

It also includes some footage relevant to recent news stories, such as the papal election. In this image, Pope Pius XI appears on the balcony for the first time.

Germans living in Britain vote on the annexation of Austria (1938): http://www.britishpathe.com/video/germans-in-england-vote-at-sea/

Did you see Prince Charles guest-edit Countryfile last night? In the episode, he was shown this British Pathé clip to stir up some memories: Balmoral Holiday (1957)

We ponder the LEAST interesting clip in our archive

There’s a plane up there somewhere.

Help us to identify this clip, “Unknown Distant Plane” - The least interesting clip in the archive? Blog post.

Today marks 60 years since the death of Joseph Stalin. Contemporary newsreels can be viewed here.

Hitler Bomb Plot - 1944

On 20 July 1944, an attempt was made to assassinate Adolf Hitler by several groups within the German Resistance. It was very nearly successful. This film shows good footage of the bombed headquarters and Hitler greeting Mussolini with his injured arm.

In tribute to London Fashion Week, we give you trends that you thought had been forgotten in our FASHION FIX GALLERY.

FDR Assassination Attempt

On 15th February 1933, shots were fired on President-elect Franklin Roosevelt. Although he was unhurt, three others were wounded and one was killed.

Newsreels covering this event can be found here.

Dressed for the occasion? London Fashion Week Arrives!

Some tips from yesteryear. 
 

It’s 50 years since Harold Wilson became Labour leader! Here he is meeting Khrushchev in 1963: Original Newsreel

Our GALLERY reveals tips from a husband and wife guide published in 1913.
 
Consider them this Valentine’s Day.