Most Viewed Year 1901 - 13

The camera was positioned on the edge of a large public swimming pool. Many children jump in the water from the edge of the pool opposite the camera...

"Ballyhoo" cakewalk by the colored troupe of the Old Plantation.

A snow covered slope with narrow trail is seen in the foreground of this picture. In the distance, some figures are seen approaching. As they draw...

People ice skating.

A fishing boat is unloaded and the fish are sorted.

If there ever was any footage of actual play in St Helens 6-3 victory over the previous season's Challenge Cup winners, it's now sadly lost. But at...

These mesmerising scenes were captured outside soap and chemical manufacturers William M. Gossage and Sons. Located on the west Bank of the St...

A crowd of young boys scampers past, mildly shepherded by female teachers. Some more tightly marshalled older groups follow behind, while pairs of...

Nearly a century after Nelson's famous victory, the British were still celebrating his achievements and by extension the British Navy, which had...

This film captures both the build-up and the impressive parade itself, involving a brass band and then a lengthy march-past of what must surely have...

Filmed from the front of a tram, this is a fine example of the popular early film form known as a 'phantom ride', shot from a moving vehicle to give...

The subject is a group of women bathing in a public swimming pool. The camera was placed on the edge of the pool and the full extent of the film...

In this picture President Roosevelt is seen crossing the field from the Navy to the Army side between the halves of the game. He is accompanied by...

A day at the beach in 1901.

Northern Union footage.

Six scantily dressed women chat while freshening up. At the instigation of one of them, all get up and perform a brief choreography. This short,...

Here we show Captain N. P. Nissen, formerly known as Captain Bowser, making a trip through the Whirlpool Rapids in his famous twenty-four foot craft...

First comes the Chief's sleigh with old-fashioned side runners, containing the Chief and his driver. Next comes a chemical engine mounted on a stout...

A film from the UK based Mitchell & Kenyon.

The evolution of Rugby League in a top of the table match between rival Lancashire clubs.