Visitors view inside the Museum of History of Science, in the Old Ashmolean Museum on Broad Street, Oxford, England. Exhibits seen include: New Universal Silver Microscope developed by George Adams in 1761; Chemical glassware used in the Ashmolean Laboratory during 1790 to 1820; Telescopes of early times; Boyle's first air pump; and a picture of its inventor, Robert Boyle.
Views during the 1937 construction of the New Bodleian Library, Oxford,England. Construction workers excavating with shovels, placing their diggings into wheel barrows, to facilitate archaeological investigation of the site during construction. Workers shoring up surrounding areas and brick masons working on scaffolding. Rupert Bruce-Mitford, archaeologist, at the excavation site, looks at an artifact discovered by a workman. Steam-driven pile driver operating, with backs of Oxford University buildings seen behind the wooden construction wall.
BUF (British Union of Fascists) parade in Manchester, England. Men parade along street. Column of men marching. Point of view from marcher in among the men holding camera elevated. Men beat drums and carry English flags. Young boys run alongside on sidewalk.
Supporters of BUF (British Union of Fascists) gather in a square in Manchester, England. Men sitting on a wall. Large crowd gathered. A band marches playing drums. Many are gathered. Loudspeakers are set up. Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the movement is seen mingling with several others near vehicles and loudspeakers.
Leader of BUF (British Union of Fascists) Sir Oswald Mosley delivers a speech in Manchester, England. Crowd gathered as they listen to Oswald Mosley speaking from a dais. Police officers try to contain some disturbance among crowd. Mosley making gestures during his speech. A large sign in background reads: "Fascism means War." Crowd gives fascist salute to Mosley. English Bobbies circulate in crowd to maintain order.
U.S. soldiers briefed at assembly area in Tidworth, England for the invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. U.S. soldiers march to assembly area. Tanks in the background. Officer briefs soldiers. Troops move out to M4 Sherman tanks. Officer stands on a jeep and reads out a paper. Soldiers make notes.
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