Rayant Pictures

It's 1948 and hydro-electric power is transforming Scotland's Grampians.

Rides, boxing booths, and a dog-faced monkey keep on moving as the travelling fair hits Mitcham and Stratford-upon-Avon, with a look in at Blackpool.

Author Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) casually narrates his uncanny 1937 tale. 'Audible skywriting' and its unintended consequences are the unlikely subject, effectively undercut by a surprise ending. The camera angles are eccentric, but it's a rare opportunity to see Blackwood onscreen.

In a relaxed and conversational style, famed writer of uncanny and fantastical fiction Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) retells his story of the old lady and the pockmarked railway porter. The author's delivery is thoughtful, as if he is recounting the incident for the first time, and was filmed in 1949 for a series of short films sharing the title A Strange Experience. The story itself was unpublished in his lifetime.

This film is shown to all recruits to London Transport's railway departments and teaches common-sense practices to be followed when working on London Transport electrifed track, or in depots. London Transport's 'four-rail' permanent way is explained in detail, and it is shown that both negative and positive current rails are dangerous. Correct behaviour when working or walking on or near the track is shown, and examples are given of methods of handling and disposing of tools.

A look at 60s London with Tommy Trinder and a host of other stars.

Algernon Blackwood narrates his tale in this theatrical short film. Presumably lost.

Algernon Blackwood narrates his tale in this theatrical short film. Presumably lost.

Algernon Blackwood narrates his tale in this theatrical short film. Presumably lost.

Algernon Blackwood narrates his tale in this theatrical short film. Presumably lost.

Whilst on a winter sports holiday in the Highlands, five children encounter an eccentric Professor, and find themselves involved in a web of industrial espionage.