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Public Information Films
URL: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/

Description:
Use this website from the British National Archives to view public information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951 features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain.

Publisher:
British National Archives

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Educational films
Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
Motion pictures -- Great Britain

LII Database Information:
Record 20289 created by Sue Birkenseer on 01/05/2006
Last modification on 01/11/2006
Published: 01/12/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20289