British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

Results

Full access to all collections is a privilege of BUFVC membership. If you are already a BUFVC member, please log in. Otherwise you may join now.
1-10 of 65 results | Page 1 of 7
« First
‹ Prev12345Next ›
Last »
Sort results by

  1. The Model Makers

    Date released
    8 Jan 1968
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    2014
    NoS ID
    027195
    Story no
    2 / 4

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Model Makers. DESCRIPTION: The Model Engineering Exhibition at the Seymour Hall - the mechanical work in miniature. SHOTLIST: CU coal being put onto fire in model steam engine. Pan...

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image

  2. Steam As It was (1985 Video)

    Director
    Ken Wrench
    Producer
    Ken Wrench
    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col.

    Finely constructed working models are used to trace the development of steam power from Heron of Alexandria and Branca, via Newcomen and Trevithick to heavy industrial and marine engines.

    DVD Find DVD Find Other Other To order To order

  3. Rocket replica at Rainhill (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with writer and railway enthusiast Hunter Davies, on the life of engineers and designers of the Rocket locomotive George and Robert Stephenson, during an anniversary re-enactment of the Rainhill...

    LBC IRN LBC IRN Radio Radio Online Online Audio Audio

  4. Epics, Spectacles, and Blockbusters

    Date
    21 Oct 2013, 12:06
    Author
    Sergio Angelini
    Post Type
    BUFVC Review

    Epics, Spectacles, and Blockbusters: A Hollywood History by Sheldon Hall and Steve Neale (Wayne State University Press, 2010). 363 pages. ISBN: 978-0814330081 (paperback), £31 About the reviewer: Julian...

    Other Other Record only Record only

  5. Gas and Steam Turbines (1982 Video)

    Director
    Martin Wright
    Producer
    Kevin Newport
    Subject
    Engineering; Technology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    Looks at the theory behind gas turbine cycles using studio animations and a schematic model. A visit to the CEGB Ironbridge Power Station shows how this is used in practice. Shows the working gas and steam...

    DVD Find DVD Find Other Other Record only Record only

  6. Model Engineering Exhibition

    Date released
    17 Jan 1974
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    2328A
    NoS ID
    030200
    Story no
    4 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Model Engineering Exhibition. DESCRIPTION: The mini engineer can keep on building without a three day week restriction, boats and trains all built with the precision of the enthusiast....

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image

  7. Model Engineering Exhibition

    Date released
    7 Jan 1968
    Series name
    Pathe News
    Issue no
    68/3
    NoS ID
    112898
    Story no
    5 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip

    The 37th Model Engineering Exhibition is a clear indication of the great skill of Britain’s model builders. Steam locomotives, aircraft, engines of every sort reproduced in perfect miniature.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image

  8. Sources of Power (1984 Video)

    Producer
    Neil Cameron
    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

    The need for power was fundamental to the expanding industries of the 18th and 19th centuries. Water power was the first answer, but the geographical limitations led to the development of steam power in the...

    DVD Find DVD Find Other Other Record only Record only

  9. Steam Heat ... Free!

    Date released
    4 Nov 1929
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1656; Super Issue No.: 29/88
    NoS ID
    087967
    Story no
    3 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Engineers are harnessing - for industrial use Mother Earth’s sudden immense supply from new geysers.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image

  10. New Bridge Being Erected at Greenford

    Date released
    11 Apr 1939
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    39/29
    NoS ID
    097025
    Story no
    4 / 11
    Extras
    1 film clip

    In the building of a new bridge by the GWR to carry a new electric line over the old steam line, the final girder is lifted into position.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image
About marked records »
1-10 of 65 results | Page 1 of 7
« First
‹ Prev12345Next ›
Last »
Sort results by
77 Wells Street
London, W1T 3QJ
Tel. 020 7393 1500
E-mail: ask@bufvc.ac.uk
Twitter: @LearnonScreen