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A very short history of cinema Learn about the history and development of cinema, from the Kinetoscope in 1891 to today’s 3D revival.
Robert Paul and the race to invent cinema Discover the story of Robert Paul, the forgotten pioneer whose innovations earned him the title of ‘father of the British film industry’.
From the Moon to your living room: the Apollo 11 broadcast Discover the story behind one of the biggest television events in history: the Moon landing.
The Fairlight CMI: the secret composer of the music you love Category: An example of the Fairlight CMI, a groundbreaking synthesizer, is part of our collection. Discover its history and influence on pop music through this video playlist.
Making a monster: The design of the Daleks Category: Doctor Who’s Daleks are among the most iconic TV villains of all time. Volunteer blogger Ashleigh takes a look at how their unusual design makes them so memorable.
Dapper dogs doing jobs Category: Enjoy a selection of photographs from our collection showing talented canines on film sets and hanging out with human co-stars!
