Moving Images

Archive film, moving image resources and DVDs about the history of the area.

Layers of London: Mapping the City’s Heritage

Imagine being able to peel back the layers of London’s history all the way to the Roman period, and explore interactively – wherever you are – the story of London’s remarkable, diverse and sometimes turbulent history over 2,000 years and its evolution into the city it is today.

The Hornsey Art School Occupation

The Hornsey College of Art occupation took place 50 years ago. Were you a student or a member of staff who was involved? Does the Hornsey Film of the occupation bring back any memories of those historic times? [Read more…] about The Hornsey Art School Occupation

Inside Alexandra Palace Theatre

A look at the progress of the restoration, seen during a recent visit to the theatre for a group of Theatre Friends. [Read more…] about Inside Alexandra Palace Theatre

The Changing Face of Hornsey

Further reflections by local film maker David ‘Tec’ Evans of Hornsey’s ever changing scene in a double DVD. This is a 13 minute clip from the DVD.

Details
Format: DVD
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: £12.00 + £1.50 p&pDetails of how to order can be found on the orders page.

A London Schoolboy Remembers the Second World War

Hornsey Historical Society DVD

A Hornsey lad, David Evans was a 10-year-old schoolboy in 1939, and when the war finished he was 16 years old. He recalls his experience of the evacuation, returning to the bombing of London, plus VE Day, and the 50^th anniversary celebrations of VE Day. This is a 5 minute clip from the DVD.

David has made this film for his grandchildren to tell them what it was like in the Second World War, and has managed to record his experiences with some unique footage.

Details
Format: DVD
Duration: 63 mins
Spider’s Web Films
Price: £10.00 + £1.50 p&p

Details of how to order can be found on the orders page.