Explains the first aid treatment for burns and scalds to relieve pain, to prevent or treat shock, and to prevent infection. Discusses the different types of burns and demonstrates the proper treatment for each. Shows applications of appropriate bandages and cover dressings, and emphasizes the correct and prompt treatment for physical shock.

Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

Tom Jones, a shepherd who lived in one of the Ystradfechan Cottages at Old Farm, Treorchy, was emplo...

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".
Coast Guard film about the importance of life jackets. Stresses safety in boating and shows how boa...
The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and re...
This Cold War film "Information Within Public Shelters" (1953) takes place in a fallout shelter, sho...

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

A comprehensive overview on how to take care of Actar CPR dummies, hosted by three alien babies visi...
The film provides a comprehensive guide on snorkeling skills and rescue techniques, emphasizing the ...

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.
Intercuts scenes from Jack London's To build a fire with modern urban and rural winter scenes to poi...
A training film for public shelter managers explaining when people should be allowed to leave the sh...

This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

Hard-hitting depiction of the danger to children of burns and scalds.