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  1. London Cabman

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    12
    NoS ID
    349307
    Story no
    1 / 3

    NFA Summary - the training and work of London taxi drivers BP synopsis: The journey of a man embarking on becoming a Minicab driver. He attends classes to learn about London’s routes and begins work. Shows...

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  2. Speed and Research

    Date released
    1952
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    17
    NoS ID
    349318
    Story no
    3 / 3

    NFA Summary - motor racing, and the overhauling and refuelling of the cars BP synopsis: The importance of inspecting race cars before a race and providing the latest oils for lubricating Grand Prix cars....

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  3. Country Fair

    Date released
    1952
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    15
    NoS ID
    349315
    Story no
    2 / 2

    NFA Summary - the fairground at Bridgewater, and the oil generators which run the equipment Film User synopsis: how the diesel-driven generator has taken the place of the old steam traction engine to supply...

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  4. Desert Tractors

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    8
    NoS ID
    349298
    Story no
    1 / 3

    NFA Summary - Tractors and earth moving equipment used in Iraq BP synopsis: Before the tractor, the only form of transport was the camel. Now, the tractor with tracks is the new mode of transport. We see a...

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  5. Work on wax

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    10
    NoS ID
    349303
    Story no
    2 / 3

    NFA Summary - how translucent white slabs of wax are made from dark oil and its numerous applications BP synopsis: Wax manufacture at Sunbury and its uses. The film goes into the splitting of oil, and the...

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  6. Bottled Gas

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    8
    NoS ID
    349299
    Story no
    2 / 3

    NFA Summary - Butane gas supplies BP synopsis: In Wales the Llandarcy Refinery makes Bottled Gas for lighting, heating and cooking in areas remote from main gas supplies. We see a man visiting with butane...

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  7. Lifeboatmen

    Date released
    1953
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    18
    NoS ID
    349321
    Story no
    3 / 3

    BFI Summary - diesel-driven lifeboats BP synopsis: The story of the lifeboatmen who have everyday jobs but drop everything when there is he signal that there are people needing rescuing.

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  8. River Bus

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    12
    NoS ID
    349309
    Story no
    3 / 3

    NoS Summary - a water bus journey along the River Thames, including a floating ‘garage’ for the buses BP synopsis: The story of the recent trend of river cruises (waterbuses) on the Thames and a ‘river...

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  9. Candle Power

    Date released
    1952
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    15
    NoS ID
    349314
    Story no
    1 / 2

    NFA Summary - the making of household, church and decorative candles BP synopsis: The history and production of candles. Explaining how candles are made from crude oil and the purification process, and the...

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  10. Right for the Job

    Date released
    1951
    Series name
    Oil Review
    Issue no
    6
    NoS ID
    349295
    Story no
    1 / 2

    NoS Summary - testing new lubrication oils BP synopsis: A test car is being used at an oil research station. We see dials, tracking shots of the car, and stop watch tests. When the car gets back the...

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