Colour video of London in 1927

[Batman]

nice vid if you ask me.

 

looks lovely

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2322862/Open-topped-buses-flat-claps-bobbies-beat-Colour-video-1920s-London-captures-capital-pre-war-glory.html

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Thanks very muchly I did enjoy that. A fascinating record and amongst the very earliest examples of colour filming I've ever seen.

 

I love the horse and cart on Tower Bridge and all the men waring suites and hats - the advent of casual clothing has a lot to answer for. The odd Austin 7 aside, the comparative rarity of private cars back then means that traffic congestion is still in its infancy of course. Overall it's kinda of surprising how much the landmarks of the West End haven't changed, even after the Blitz and 80 years worth of redevelopment.

[lifeintheslowlane]

If you've not caught this band yet...you need to:

 

 

They make use of BFI archive and COI footage amongst other vintage film sources.

[do i not like fizzy pop]

If you've not caught this band yet...you need to:

 

 

They make use of BFI archive and COI footage amongst other vintage film sources.

 

They are quite simply brilliant. Seeing them Monday in Leeds and the debut album was out this week and should chart in the top 20

[Chorlton]

They are playing in Southampton at The Roxx on 20 May as well. I saw them when they played the Soul Cellar before Xmas. Great band and very different.

 

Loved the old video in the OP as well

[lifeintheslowlane]

They are playing in Southampton at The Roxx on 20 May as well. I saw them when they played the Soul Cellar before Xmas. Great band and very different.

 

Loved the old video in the OP as well

 

Yep I have my ticket and I'm loving their album too. Probably be the oldest one in the place...but not WWII old.

 

Sorry for the highjack...that colour film from the OP is amazing...like you can step right into it.

Edited 12 May, 2013 by lifeintheslowlane
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