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- Interesting look at taste in fashion among busy pedestrians, and style in vehicle design, on what is still a landmark London thoroughfare more than a century later.
- Many of the cyclists are women, and wearing skirts. Although women had been riding bicycles since the 1880s, it was only towards the end of the 1890s that they could do so comfortably without wearing trouser-like garments such as bloomers, as the design of early bicycles made riding in skirts impossible. This had been controversial for observers and cyclists alike, the former because they were convinced that women in 'male' outfits or even split skirts were immoral in some way, the latter because wearing such garments suggested a radical political outlook that they might not possess.The side of the road is lined with promenading onlookers, and the pace of the cyclists and pony-traps is gentle and leisurely, suggesting a Sunday outing of some kind.
- Amongst the most interesting of these is that representing the scene of the music hall sports at Herne-Hill. The particular event depicted is the costume race, and the manner in which the competitors scramble into their fancy dresses and tear down the course causes the heartiest merriment.
- An actuality record of Blackfriars Bridge, London, taken from the southern end looking northwards over the Thames by R.W.Paul in July 1896. It was screened as part of his Alhambra Theatre programme shortly afterwards, certainly no later than 31 August, as it is included in a printed programme of that date (as 'Traffic on Blackfriars Bridge'). Two or three of the pedestrians seem aware of the camera's presence, though not to any particularly noticeable extent.
- The insignia visible on the train identifies it as Queen Victoria's own personal conveyance, and the presence of the monarch (or at least a very senior member of the Royal Family) is suggested by the large crowds that have gathered to witness its arrival, as well as the formal police guard of honor. If this was indeed taken in 1896, this would make Royal Train one of the oldest films depicting the British monarchy, albeit on this occasion from a discreet distance. The following year, Paul would shoot the celebrations for Victoria's Diamond Jubilee from a great many vantage points.
- Fishermen choose their poor catch from the nets.
- Women bringing water on their heads taken from the Nile.
- Procession of representatives of the British Empire's far-flung territories, including Canada, though it had gained its independence in 1867. Shows the continued fealty to Britain even among former colonies that would continue well into the 20th century.
- A mounted procession commands the attention of spectators, and the size and importance of St. Paul's in being able to accommodate it.
- Beguiling scene of adults frolicking on a small-scale roller coaster in an urban park.
- This friendly at Thrum Hall took place shortly after the 1900-01 league season had finished. The West Riding club took the spoils by 8-2. Both Halifax and Salford resigned from their constituent county leagues to take part in an amalgamated Northern Rugby League for the 1901-02 season. It was one of the first appearances of the legendary Jimmy Lomas's in a Salford jersey after his transfer from Bramley. The £100 fee was a landmark record transfer. Some of the laws of the Northern Union game differ from those we recognize in Rugby League today. For example, in this game, there would have been a scrum formed after every tackle. This replaced rucks and mauls method in Rugby Union. It wasn't until 1906 that the 'play the ball' was introduced and the number of players per team was reduced from 15 to 13.
- Factory workers including child laborers walk towards a camera and interact with it.
- A group of ballet dancers.