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British use coal gas as substitute motor fuel during World War I
Large tank filled with coal gas seen mounted on a motorcycle. Campion Motors Nottingham, is written on side of the tank, and Campion Coal Gas Motors on the front. The motorcycle pulls away from the company works at Mettham Street, Nottingham. The motorcycle and tank structure driving along a highway, with driver plus two men riding on the tank undercarriage. They are accompanied by another man on a motorcycle and one in its sidecar. The cycle with the tank demonstrates its maneuverability. Change of scene shows driver of a coal gas fueled bus refueling from a gas pipe. Fumes surround the connection as he refuels. He disconnects and tucks his refueling hose away. Passengers are sitting in the bus. Closeup of rear of bus shows huge inflatable gas tank atop the bus. "Chapman's, Driven by Coal Gas," written on back of the tank. The bus drives down a village street, as small boys run along beside it. World War 1 period.
Lord Edmund Allenby greeted by people in London.
Lord Edmund Henry Hynamn Allenby seen with dignitaries of Mid-eastern and British region. He was a British Field Marshall and the last British leader of mounted cavalry who directed the Palestine campaign in world war I. Huge crowd is gathered to greet him. Army troops marching past the building in which he is standing.
Douglas Bader visits an international automobile show.
British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter ace, Group Captain Douglas Bader, visits the stall of the Ford Motors Company at a car show (likely the British International Motor Show at Earl's Court in London). Sign in background, "Ford British Built Cars and Trucks". He observes a new model of a car and takes a look at the stall of other car manufacturers including an MG TD series automobile.
Various athletic events and spectators at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London.
The men's hurdle race and relay race events at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London. The cheering spectators enjoying the event and wave at the athletes. A close competition between the athletes. Outside the stadium a crowd in line waiting for the ticket and entrance into the stadium. Police officials can also be seen.
Jesse Owens in various athletic events of the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London.
Track events between the USA and Great Britain held in 1936 in London. American athlete Jesse Owens warms-up and stretches prior to an event. Owens and other American athletes during march-past. The men's 200 meters and hurdle race events. Spectators watch keenly. Owens after a victory.
Newsreel titled Britain Digs Deep to Flee Robot Bombs depicting British civilians at a deep underground bomb proof shelter (WW2)
Newsreel titled 'Britain Digs Deep to Flee Robot Bombs'. British civilians evacutated to an underground 'Deep Shelter' in London, avoiding bombing over civil areas by the Nazi German Luftwaffe aircraft. Civilian men, women and children in the underground shelter. A mother feeds milk to her infant. People can be seen cooking, socializing, and asleep in the shelter. (World War II period).
