Collection: Reference

Film has captured and shaped our world for more than 100 years. This classic record of the movie industry explores the magic of cinema from its birth right up to the latest blockbusters. Also features the latest Academy Awards and major movie events.

Holds a mirror to some of the world's greatest cities. It traces their historic structure and unique character through maps and panoramic views produced over the centuries. Show how the architectural form and social life of our cities have been shaped.

Includes material on Athens, Istanbul, Florence, Prague, Mexico City, London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New York City.

Lists Commonwealth government records on citizenship held in the National Archives. Includes British and Australian nationality and citizenship categories, nationalisation, treatment of aliens, assimilation, racial limitations, status of women and civic rights.

The Civil War comes alive as never before in this extraordinary collection of colourised photographs from the era. Not only does it feature portraits of famous leaders and ordinary soldiers but also scenes of American life during the conflict