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Holidaymakers compare Blackpool to Benidorm in 1974
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Archive film is a fantastic way to preserve past experiences and bring memories to life. Start exploring your own family history by organising a special screening of old family movies at home. Another great way to learn about the past is to interview your parents and grandparents about their memories of holidays, home and school life.
Get hands-on
Family Film Show
Create a screening in your own home with your family movies. Turn down the lights and don't forget the popcorn!
Sharing and recording memories
Recording people's memories is a great way to preserve history. Interview your parents, grandparents and teachers about their memories.
Make your own vintage cinema
Create an authentic viewing experience by making an old-fashioned cinema screen.
A guide to archive film
Discover more about where you can view film of the last 100 years of British life and find out how to preserve your own home movies.
Reel History of Britain reading list
Great fiction and non-fiction titles for adults and kids to get you started with archive film.
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