Reels Collection

Doctors at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup, Kent, have produced a film on the life of one of their nurses as an aid to recruitment. Doctor L

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

The crew of English Electric Canberra B2 WD932
The crew of English Electric Canberra B2, WD932, arrive at Andrews Field, Washington DC, and pose for news reels. From left: Flt Lt Ernest A.J. Haskett, Sqn Ldr Arthur E

Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse, Oxfordshire
Firemen stand in a burnt-out section of the Chipping Norton workhouse in Oxfordshire following a fire on 19 March 1911. Sewing machines and cotton reels amongst the debris indicate a sewing room

Adjusting a tape storage device
A computer technician adjusts the large reels on a computer tape storage device. A promotional photograph for ICT. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Advertisement for Kerrs thread, Newark, New Jersey, USA
An advertisement for Kerr & Co thread of Newark, New Jersey, USA. Keep your eye on Kerrs Thread. Sure to Please. Showing a young lady sitting on a giant reel of thread

8mm Film Projector Date: 1950

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988013 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Linda Darnell, American film actress, on set during filming
Linda Darnell (Monetta Eloyse Darnell, 1923-1965), American film actress. Seen here on set during filming. 20th century

British soldiers carrying telegraph wire, WW1
British soldiers carrying telegraph wire for communication purposes, the Battle of the Bridges, Western Front, First World War

Letter G, girl (colour litho)
6019854 Letter G, girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G, girl. Illustration for Alphabet Picture Book No 0 (E J Arnold)

The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles; a scene at the little French Milliners
3051741 The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles; a scene at the little French Milliners, pub. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Lace Manufacturer (engraving)
2801984 Lace Manufacturer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lace Manufacturer)

Winding silk filaments onto reels (chromolitho)
973925 Winding silk filaments onto reels (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winding silk filaments onto reels)

Woman operating a hank to cone machine at the factory of J Henry Smith, Cooper Street, Nottingham. 9th May 1966

The British Rail main North-South freight line was completely blocked today on 7th August 1974, at Leamside in Co. Durham after 14 wagons came off the tracks

Fishing From Canoe Date: 1947

Men Fishing Date: 1930

Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire
Skilled Silk Operator at her reeling machine at the Lullingstone Silk Farm, Ayot, House, Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1930s

Allegory silk industry Amsterdam City Virgin
Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam, Allegory on the silk industry in Amsterdam: the City Virgin, flanked by Wisdom (Minerva) and Commerce (Mercury), receives bales of silk

Advertisement for Castle Films, produced by United World Films Inc -- movies for every occasion, for 8mm and 16mm movie film projectors

Film crew at work on The First of the Few
Film crew at work on location during the filming of The First of the Few, in which Leslie Howard played the Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell. 1942

Newsreel cameraman in action, filming from the top of a car. circa 1950

Leslie Howard, Adrian Brunel and Georges Perinal
Leslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, with Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, and Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter

Georges Perinal, cinematographer, First of The Few
Georges Perinal (1897-1965), acclaimed French cinematographer, at work behind the camera on location for The First of the Few

WW2 - With the W. A. A. F. - Cine Projectionists
WW2 - With the W.A.A.F. - Cine Projectionists Date: circa 1942

Three men standing by wooden escape ladder at Quex
Three men are standing by an extendable wooden ladder. Two of the men are wearing the patients uniform of hospital blues but the trousers only

Industry / Rope 1827
A rope maker reels out newly made rope across his garden with the help of an assistant operating a wheel at the other end. Date: 1827

Cinematography trophies on display
Various trophies on display. The notice reads: Modern Bee Breeding, but the large trophy at the centre is for Amateur Cinematography

The Maid and the Magician by William Heath Robinson
A real life film in three terrible reels! Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 13th May 1925

Reels Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed
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Spooled tape measure, front view

Spinster sitting on the doorstep of a house talking to man, print maker: Adriaen van Ostade, Adriaen van Ostade, 1666 - 1670

Scarborough offers sport to big game anglers landing 9ft tunny, new to the North Sea. The fact that Tunny are to be caught in the North Sea was proved recently when a speciman 9ft 9 in long

Three generations of women. Cottager spinning wool using simple wheel without treadle while her mother reels yarn and her daughter stirs cast iron pot standing on open fire No stairs

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0672
Nylon production. Factory worker carrying out sizing of new nylon yarn at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA

End of film, conceptual artwork
End of film. Conceptual artwork of the destruction of cinema film reels. This represents the switch to digital projection technology

LCC-LFB enclosed pumping appliance
A rear mounted enclosed pump showing the hosereel tubing

NFS heavy unit with hosereels and water tank, WW2
Home Office (NFS) heavy unit fitted with hose reels and water tank on display at London Regional headquarters, Lambeth SE1

Mutual Film Company, New York
Mutual Film Company, 1600 Broadway, New York. Film storage room at the Mutual Film Co. with poster of Charlie Chaplin. Date: 1918

Falconry : Reeling In
The falconer reels the bird in on a leash. Date: 1930s

Reels of woollen thread - Patons & Baldwins
A complex multi-level machine for rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Winding thread - Patons & Baldwins
Machines for Winding thread at Patons & Baldwins Factory in Darlington; one of the UKs leading manufacturers of knitting yarn. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Yarn rolling machine
A lady working at a complex multi-level machine for rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun, at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Muller Automatic Cone-winding machine
A factory worker operates a Muller automatic cone-winding machine, (used for clearing and winding single-spun yarns) at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Operating a wool-winding machine
A woman operating and checking a huge wool winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory at Darlington. Patons & Baldwins was one of the largest manufacturers of knitting yarn in the UK between

Muller Automatic Cone-winder
A factory worker operates a Muller automatic cone-winding machine, (used for clearing and winding single-spun yarns) at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

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"Reels: Capturing Life's Moments in Various Forms" Doctors at Queen Marys Hospital in Sidcup, Kent, have produced a film on the life of resilience and healing. Through their reels, they showcase the remarkable journey of patients overcoming adversity. Fly fishing enthusiasts rejoice as a Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) is skillfully caught with rod and fly box on machair loch in South Uist, Outer Hebrides. These reels transport us to serene landscapes where nature intertwines with human passion. The crew of English Electric Canberra B2 WD932 takes us soaring through the skies. With their reels capturing breathtaking aerial views and adrenaline-pumping maneuvers, we witness the bravery and precision required for these high-flying missions. Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse in Oxfordshire demonstrate their courage as they battle against raging flames. Their heroic efforts are immortalized through these reels that remind us of the selflessness displayed by our everyday heroes. Step back into history as we witness technicians adjusting a tape storage device in an era when computers were still evolving. These vintage reels take us back to the 1960s when technology was rapidly advancing towards what we know today. An advertisement for Kerrs thread from Newark, New Jersey, USA showcases how even mundane objects can be transformed into works of art through clever marketing techniques. These captivating reels invite us to appreciate creativity beyond conventional boundaries. Delve into nostalgia with a page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue dating back to 1939-40. This litho reel offers glimpses into fashion trends and products that once shaped lives during times of war – reminding us of resilience amidst chaos. Linda Darnell, an iconic American film actress, graces our screens on set during filming sessions captured within these timeless reels. They offer behind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood's golden age while celebrating Darnell's talent and beauty. Witness British soldiers carrying telegraph wire during World War I, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made on the battlefield.