This audio clip is from the original recording, made in London by the Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra, of Charles Williams’ 'Majestic Fanfare’.

Take a moment for serenity: watch this silent footage of cherry blossom season in Japan.

Wander among the stunning landscape of a golf course that was established in 1916, later becoming the Shanghai Zoo in 1954.

A look back at the portrayal of women and men as homemakers and breadwinners in cinema advertising from the 1940s.

Narrating the life of bachelor Henry, this cartoon-style advertisement for Rinso washing powder shows how this miraculous laundry product can turn anyone’s life around!

This is a complete colour Tandaco Prepared Stuffing cinema advertisement from approximately 1942.

This black-and-white cinema advertisement for Persil Washing Powder uses the style of a romantic musical to literally sing the praises of the powder’s effectiveness.

This cinema advertisement for MILO shows how to get a good night’s rest and plenty of energy for the morning – just drink a cup of MILO before bedtime!

In this 1940s cinema advertisement, Mrs Howard and her daughter Nancy visit a dentist for a check-up.

This cinema advertisement from the 1940s illustrates the benefits of cooking with electricity and the new electric kooka range.