OffBeat is the UK’s only dedicated film club celebrating the folk and working culture of the British Isles. We regularly host screenings and events showing this country at its weirdest and most wonderful.
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Regional Film Archives
The Regional Film Archives are a crucial part of the UK's film heritage, preserving local histories, cultures, and everyday life captured on film. Their focus is on regional films and the collections offer irreplaceable glimpses into Britain’s past, documenting industries, landscapes, and communities that may no longer exist.
Much of the footage in the archives is available to view for free online. Here are links to some of our favourites.