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Jubilee on Film
A celebration of Royal Jubilees past, from 1897 to 1977.
The celebrations marking HM Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary 70th year on the throne will be seen by countless millions across the world. But then such events have long been a magnet for moving image cameras. This collection of archival films charts the development of the medium in royal jubilees spanning well over a century, from Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which brought the nascent film industry to London, via George V's Silver Jubilee, captured by a new generation of amateur cine-enthusiasts, to Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, televised for hundreds of millions worldwide. 25 years later, cheap camcorders video-recorded similar events for her Golden Jubilee. In 2022, many will still watch the celebrations on television, but far more will probably be viewing on tablets or mobile phones. Who can say how we'll be watching the next jubilee?
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Amateur film19775 minsSilent Location: Croydon
It's all bell bottoms and bunting as families gather to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
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Amateur film197711 minsSilent Location: Pulham Market
Pancake tossing around the village green, slow bicycle races, five-a-side football, obstacle courses, relay races, and British Bulldogs.
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Current affairs197713 mins Location: Bath
A special report looks into the preparations for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and her subsequent tour of the South West.
Jubilee PartiesJubilee Parties
Home movie197710 minsSilent Location: Aberbeeg
Streets are decorated, cakes are baked and the locals are in fancy dress as the community comes together to celebrate the Silver Jubilee.
Silver Jubilee Events in WolverhamptonSilver Jubilee Events in Wolverhampton
Amateur film193516 minsSilent Location: Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton celebrates the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935 with parades, bunting and a lavish pageant in front of an appreciative audience at Molineux.
Cuckfield Silver Jubilee 1977.Cuckfield Silver Jubilee 1977.
Amateur film197728 mins Location: Cuckfield
Cuckfield comes together to plan and celebrate the 1977 Silver Jubilee with contributions from the whole community.
Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Amateur film19772 minsSilent Location: Westminster
Wonderful, colourful scenes of pomp and ceremony as a family enjoy the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations on the Mall.
1935 Silver Jubilee1935 Silver Jubilee
Non-Fiction193511 minsSilent Location: Stepney
A dazzling portrait of Stepney in high spirits, celebrating the 25-year reign of King George V.
Jubilee NewsreelJubilee Newsreel
Amateur film19776 mins Location: Harrow
Pomp and pageantry reign and St George is resurrected for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in this colourful newsreel from 1977
Jubilee Celebrations in a 'typical' English VillageJubilee Celebrations in a 'typical' English Village
News19775 mins Location: Sharnbrook
Pram racing, a ‘Laughing Policeman’ competition and Maypole Dancing are the 'typically English' Silver Jubilee celebratory activities for one North Bedfordshire village.
Welford and Weston Silver Jubilee 1977Welford and Weston Silver Jubilee 1977
Documentary19778 mins Location: Welford-on-Avon
Get out the flags and bunting and don't forget the tombola and ice cream it's time for a party as Silver Jubilee fever takes over the villages of Welford and Weston on Avon.
Silver Jubilee in Ashburton Park, CroydonSilver Jubilee in Ashburton Park, Croydon
Amateur film19775 minsSilent Location: Woodside
Addiscombe celebrates The Silver Jubilee at Ashburton Park, complete with a motorcycle versus horse competition. Who will win?
Queen's Jubilee - Holywell, 1977Queen's Jubilee - Holywell, 1977
Home movie19774 minsSilent Location: Holywell/Treffynnon
“E II R Rules OK” is the red, white and blue message on a Chopper entered in the silver jubilee best-dressed bike competition in Holywell.
Colchester Royal Jubilee CelebrationsColchester Royal Jubilee Celebrations
Home movie19774 minsSilent Location: Colchester
Wowing the crowds in Colchester, as the community come together wearing colourful costume, to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
Crowle Celebrations for the Queen's Silver JubileeCrowle Celebrations for the Queen's Silver Jubilee
Home movie197710 minsSilent Location: Crowle
Beefeaters at the village pub must mean that something regal is afoot at Crowle in Worcestershire.
Brighton Seaside - Airshow & Silver Jubilee in BromleyBrighton Seaside - Airshow & Silver Jubilee in Bromley
Amateur film197711 minsSilent Location: Brighton
Tony Mitchell captures a variety of events during Jubilee year - including day trips to Brighton and a bunting covered London as well as an accident at an airshow
Kegworth Silver Jubilee 1977Kegworth Silver Jubilee 1977
Home movie197710 minsSilent Location: Kegworth
The children of Kegworth show off their Silver Jubilee carnival creations.
Royal Silver Jubilee 1935 - CardiffRoyal Silver Jubilee 1935 - Cardiff
Home movie193515 minsSilent Location: Cardiff/Caerdydd
Yards of bunting have been put up in Cardiff to celebrate King George V’s 25 years on the throne and the Wade home in Park Place has its share.
Vann: Holidays at Sutton on Sea and Silver Jubilee in LeicesterVann: Holidays at Sutton on Sea and Silver Jubilee in Leicester
Amateur film193610 minsSilent Location: Sutton on Sea
The Silver Jubilee of King George V celebrated in fine style in Leicester and dodging the showers at Sutton on Sea the following year.
Kirkby Malzeard Silver JubileeKirkby Malzeard Silver Jubilee
Non-Fiction193511 minsSilent Location: Kirkby Malzeard
All things symbolising Englishness are to the fore as Yorkshire villagers perform Morris dancing, maypole dancing, dress up as fairies and, of course, play a game of cricket.
Crawley celebrates a Jubilee and a Coronation.Crawley celebrates a Jubilee and a Coronation.
Amateur film193532 minsSilent Location: Crawley
The citizens of Crawley pull out all the stops to celebrate George V's Jubilee and two years later they do it all again for the Coronation of George IV.
Bognor Regis' 1935 Jubilee CarnivalBognor Regis' 1935 Jubilee Carnival
Amateur film193510 minsSilent Location: Bognor Regis
Bognorians turn out in force, and fancy-dress, in this amateur film that captures the joy of their 1935 Silver Jubilee festivities.
Plymouth's 1935 Jubilee Day CelebrationsPlymouth's 1935 Jubilee Day Celebrations
Amateur film19358 minsSilent Location: Plymouth
Plymouth celebrates the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary
Silver Jubilee of His Majestry King George VSilver Jubilee of His Majestry King George V
Amateur film19354 minsSilent Location: Middlesbrough
A mosaic of colour on film theres a grand turn out in Middlesbrough for a patriotic parade to celebrate King George Vs Silver Jubilee.
Winterbourne Girls School Silver Jubilee Pageant, Thornton Heath (1935)Winterbourne Girls School Silver Jubilee Pageant, Thornton Heath (1935)
Amateur film19356 minsSilent Location: Thornton Heath
Well-choreographed dancing and marching from the pupils of Winterbourne Girls School in Croydon to celebrate George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935.
Silver Jubilee, May 6th 1935Silver Jubilee, May 6th 1935
Amateur film193514 minsSilent Location: Halesworth
The people of Southwold and Halesworth pulled out all the stops with bunting, banners and bands to celebrate their King George V's 25 years on the throne.
Jubilee NewsJubilee News
Amateur film197733 mins Location: Downham Market
Glamorous Grannies, the Town Mayor’s coffee morning, carnival and pram racing; all feature in Downham Market’s Jubilee festivities in 1977.
Jubilee - Sack Race, Building BonfireJubilee - Sack Race, Building Bonfire
Home movie19352 minsSilent Location: Tredegar
Making merry to celebrate the monarchy: King George V’s silver jubilee in 1935 is the occasion of community festivities in Tredegar/area.
Jubilee Procession: LeedsJubilee Procession: Leeds
Non-Fiction18973 mins
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Front of ProcessionQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Front of Procession
18971 minsSilent
Carriages full of well-heeled guests continue in Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee procession, filmed for RW Paul.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Paul (York Road 1)Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Paul (York Road 1)
18971 minsSilent
A clear view of the head of the procession at Westminster
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Paul (St Paul's: North 1)Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Paul (St Paul's: North 1)
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
The Guards and Princes arrive at St Paul’s during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's South - Arrival of Queen's CarriageQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's South - Arrival of Queen's Carriage
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
Queen Victoria can just be made out under her umbrella in this sequence filmed in St Paul’s Churchyard during her Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's North - Guards and EscortQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's North - Guards and Escort
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
This camera position, in one of the raised stands right by St Paul’s, will have cost RW Paul a pretty penny.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Royal CarriagesQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Royal Carriages
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
The head of the procession approaches Westminster Bridge
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Leaders and Life GuardsQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Leaders and Life Guards
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
The head of the colonial procession and the Horse Guards approach Westminster Bridge during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's South - Indian Escort and QueenQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - St Paul's South - Indian Escort and Queen
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
The moment preceding the arrival of the Queen's Carriage
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - BandsQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Bands
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent Location: London
The Band of the First Life Guards approaches Westminster Bridge during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Prestwich FootageQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Prestwich Footage
Non-Fiction18973 minsSilent
An impressive array of Queen Victoria's Life Guards and Royal Horse Artillery
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Head of Procession and ColonialsQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Paul - York Road - Head of Procession and Colonials
Non-Fiction18972 minsSilent
Royal Carriages approach Westminster Bridge
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Cape Mounted Riflemen and DragoonsQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Cape Mounted Riflemen and Dragoons
18971 minsSilent
Mounted colonial troops reach St Paul's
Jubilee Celebrations at Clopton Hall FarmJubilee Celebrations at Clopton Hall Farm
Amateur film19357 minsSilent Location: Wickhambrook
Justin Brooke's fruit farm in Suffolk celebrates the Silver Jubilee - the 25-year reign, of King George V.
Queen's Silver Jubilee, Whitley BayQueen's Silver Jubilee, Whitley Bay
Home movie19773 minsSilent Location: Whitley Bay
Children of Ocean View in Whitley Bay gather for a feast at a patriotic street party for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Jubilee CarnivalJubilee Carnival
Amateur film197711 minsSilent Location: St Osyth
Carnival costumes and decorative floats wow the crowds as 'Essex folk come together for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations of 1977.
H.M. The Queen at Garden Party, Buckingham Palace, June 1897H.M. The Queen at Garden Party, Buckingham Palace, June 1897
Documentary18971 minsSilent Location: Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria arrives for a garden party at Buckingham Palace following her Diamond Jubilee
South Shields Silver Jubilee CelebrationsSouth Shields Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Amateur film19776 minsSilent Location: South Shields
One big happy family on the streets of South Shields for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee visit.
Jubilee Carnival 1935.Jubilee Carnival 1935.
Amateur film193510 minsSilent Location: Woolwich
Woolwich celebrates the Silver Jubilee in this film from 1935. Made by the Eltham Cine Club it features its own Coronation a grand fete, a parade and a snatch of Shakespeare.
Silver Jubilee Festivities in CottonSilver Jubilee Festivities in Cotton
Amateur film19779 minsSilent Location: Cotton
Apple bobbing, tug o' war, and a huge finger buffet - the perfect way to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Filmed in Cotton, Suffolk.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Apsley HouseQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - Apsley House
18971 minsSilent
Unusually detailed shots of the Jubilee procession
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee (Unidentified Location)Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee (Unidentified Location)
Non-Fiction18970 minsSilent
A particularly enigmatic fragment of Jubilee film.
Great Hucklow Jubilee Film May 6th 1935Great Hucklow Jubilee Film May 6th 1935
Amateur film19359 minsSilent Location: Great Hucklow
Gorgeous scenes of the Derbyshire village celebrating King George V's Silver Jubilee.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee unidentified Lumiere film (3)Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee unidentified Lumiere film (3)
Non-Fiction18971 minsSilent
The Queen arriving at St Paul's
Staunton on Arrow Jubilee 1977Staunton on Arrow Jubilee 1977
Home movie19776 minsSilent Location: Staunton on Arrow
Silver Jubilee fun and games in a west Herefordshire village.
1935 Jubilee in Bognor Regis1935 Jubilee in Bognor Regis
Amateur film19354 minsSilent Location: Bognor Regis
Filmed from an upstairs window, this film captures the people of Bognor Regis celebrating the 25 year reign of George V with a fancy-dress parade.
Turner: Silver Jubilee FairTurner: Silver Jubilee Fair
Home movie19774 minsSilent Location: Arnold
Nottingham mayor visits Arnold to cut the Silver Jubilee cake.