British and UK Studies

Information about the British Film Institute Archive.

Describes and links to various film archives in Britain

Provides a database for finding films from various institutions.

Offers a newsreel archive searchable by keyword and providing a film clip. Film clips play after downloading. Registration is free.

Produced by BFI, British Film Institute, this site is an information source and finding aid to films. Some films may be viewed at this site. "The BFI is the UK’s lead organisation for film, television and the moving image.

Film clips from the British National Archives

"British Pathé is considered to be the finest newsreel archive in the world and is a treasure trove of 85,000 films unrivalled in their historical and cultural significance....1896 to 1978, the collection includes footage from around the globe of major events, famous faces, fashion trends, travel, science and culture." Also includes Reuters historical collection.

This site groups films by genre and themes. It provides information about the film. There is a link to film clip but requires registration which is free only to users of British libraries, colleges, and universities.