Archive footage of Oxford University's Encaenia ceremony Dive into the majestic tradition of Oxford University's Encaenia ceremony with this captivating compilation of archive film spanning decades of history. From the elegant procession captur

Wartime Oxford - June 1943 and 1944

Apr 12th, 2024 2m 13s

Archive film of Oxford from June 1943 and June 1944 Embark on a journey through time with this third extraordinary compilation of Oxford wartime footage, offering a glimpse into Oxford's bustling shopping streets in June 1943 and June 1944. Wit

High Street - Now and Then

Apr 12th, 2024 1m 35s

Archive film footage of High Street, Oxford from 1937 and 1944. Step back in time and stroll down the iconic High Street of Oxford, where history unfolds before your eyes in this captivating compilation. Watch the 1937 film footage as students

Rules and Regulations

Apr 12th, 2024 2m 25s

Archival film uncovers the quirky dos and don'ts that governed student life in the golden age of the 1920s and 30s. Welcome to "Rules and Regulations," a delightful compilation of vintage footage showcasing the whimsical world of Oxford Univers

Cycling Through Time

Apr 12th, 2024 1m 47s

Archive footage of cycling through the busy streets of Oxford and Cowley in the 1920s, 40s, and 50s. Hop on your vintage bicycle and pedal back in time to the bustling streets of Oxford and Cowley in the 1920s, 40s, and 50s. In this mesmerizing

St Giles' Fair

Apr 12th, 2024 3m 14s

The changing faces of St Giles' Fair. In this episode we look at St Giles' Fair which is held for two days in September in the heart of the city. The changing faces of St Giles' Fair, held in the same location since medieval times. We look at a

Recruiting March of the Oxfordshire Women's Land Army 1918

Mar 8th, 2023 3m 13s

This film was made in April 1918 as a recruitment tool by the government's Women's War department. In this unique episode we look at one of the oldest surviving films of Oxford. Made in April 1918, the film is titled -“Recruiting march and pre

Oxford 1918 - Then and Now

Mar 8th, 2023 1m 32s

In this episode we compare and contrast locations in and around Oxford from 1918, and the present day. In this episode we compare and contrast locations from film taken during April 1918, and the present day. How have the places and people chan

Oxford - Work, Rest and Play

Mar 8th, 2023 2m 40s

In this episode we look at social history scenes from various archive films showing Oxford at work, rest and play. The film contains film footage of Oxford from the 1930, 1940s and 1960s including footage of sports events at Iffley Rd and the o

Oxford at War in 1944

May 7th, 2020 6m 23s

In this 2nd episode, we collate rare colour Oxfordshire footage shot in 1944 by US airforce officers. Film clips concentrate on the social life in Oxford city centre, Wallingford, Dorchester, Abingdon and surrounding villages. Rare world war tw

May Morning, Oxford 1993

Apr 30th, 2020 3m 49s

Thousands gather on the High Street on May Morning, Oxford 1993. Thousands gather on the High Street on May Morning, Oxford 1993 to hear Magdalen's choristers singing. The bells of Magdalen College Tower ring at 6am, early morning revellers gat

May Morning, Oxford 1993

Apr 30th, 2020 3m 49s

Varsity Trip: The Oxford and Cambridge Ski Trip

Dec 15th, 2014 5m 9s

In 1949, filmmakers Guy L. Coté and Hugh Wyn Griffith directed the film ‘Sestrieres’ for the Oxford Ski Club, about their trip to the Italian ski resort, Sestriere. We compare this with film of a recent trip, highlighting obvious changes in stu

A Yank Abroad: Visiting (and re-visiting) the Oxfordshire countryside

Dec 15th, 2014 5m 44s

Rare 16 mm film footage from the mid-1930s of american tourists touring the Oxfordshire countryside by bike, and also footage shot by US airforce crew in 1944 visting Wallingford and Aylesbury. This episode sees American visitors to the city of

Mesopotamia: An Oxford Archaeological Expedition

Dec 15th, 2014 4m 45s

Film of the joint expedition to Kish, Mesopotamia, by Oxford University with the Field Museum of Natural History, of Chicago, Illinois, from 1920-29. The 16mm footage reveals the immense scale of the archaeological dig involving hundreds of peo

Oxford At War: Footage from Mount Farm Airbase

Oct 3rd, 2014 7m 31s

World War Two arrives in Oxford in this episode, using never before seen Oxford footage from a US Flight Surgeon for the 14th Photo Reconnaissance Unit at Mount Farm Airbase, Dorchester. Includes colour and monochrome film from 1944. World War

A Day on the River: The Oxford Steamers

Oct 3rd, 2014 4m 13s

Salter’s Steamers have operated since 1858, and we revisit them in the 1940s as an American U.S.A.F Unit make use of a break from their war service to enjoy a leisurely day on the Thames to Wallingford. Includes rare colour 16mm film from autum

Oxford: Then and Now

Oct 1st, 2014 6m 19s

We compare and contrast locations in and around the city from the 1940s, and the present day. How have the places and people changed? How present is the Second World War in 1940s Oxford? After 70 years how different is Oxford?

Attic to Archive - Welcome to the Dreaming Spools Project

Oct 1st, 2014 5m 26s

In this episode we take you on a trip through time as we introduce a selection of the archive film footage that the Dreaming Spools project has discovered.

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