Mesmerizing Compilations of British Manufacturing Films From the 1950s and 1960s

Lori Dorn
August 17, 2025

Historic footage company British Pathé put together three mesmerizing compilations of manufacturing films from the 1950s and 1960s. The industries featured include model airplanes, swords, globes, ice cream, electric guitars, and concrete boats.

10 beautifully-produced industry films from the 1950s …1960s.

via The Awesomer

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.