Posts by The National Archives VideoThe Great War: We was dead keenThursday 8 June 2006Henry tells us about the first major battle he fought in. The plan was...VideoThe Great War: And you’re up and you’re overThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains how the order comes and the whistle blows and he has to...VideoThe Great War: Or you’ll get it shot offThursday 8 June 2006This short extract sees Henry explaining that experienced soldiers were very wary of putting...VideoThe Great War: Gripping his throatThursday 8 June 2006This clip explains the different types of gases used and their effects. He gives...VideoThe Great War: Stuff your pockets with lots of grubThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains that the kitchens are about a mile from the front line trenches....VideoJourney by a London BusWednesday 3 May 2006Most government information films were made for domestic consumption, publicising initiatives or campaigns, but...VideoThe Wonder JetWednesday 3 May 2006The development of the ‘jet propulsion gas-turbine’, otherwise known as the jet engine, transformed...VideoLondon AirportWednesday 3 May 2006In April 1944 The Great Western Aerodrome started its transformation from a privately owned...VideoDomesday book: Day of JudgementMonday 1 May 2006Short film describing how intrusive and unfair the survey seemed to the villagers. Context...VideoDomesday book: Compiling InformationMonday 1 May 2006Short film describing the compiling of information for Domesday. Context This is the third...VideoDomesday book: Questions, questions, questionsMonday 1 May 2006Short film describing the reaction of a Saxon village reeve to the process of...VideoDomesday book: The role of the commissionersMonday 1 May 2006Short film describing the role of one of William I’s Domesday commissioners. Context This... « 1 … 22 23 24 25 26 27 »