Lloyd's - Archive video

Archive video

In the Lloyd’s archive are a number of news videos originally filmed by ITN. Shot at various times between 1921 and 1960, the videos paint a vivid picture of how Lloyd’s operated in the middle years of the 20th century.

King George V and Queen Mary visit Lloyd's (1928) (4.40MB, wmv)

A silent movie showing the monarchs visiting Lloyd's.

Lloyd's in 1961 (37.6MB, wmv)

A short film which takes a look at Lloyd's in 1961.

The Queen Mother opens Lloyd's building (1957) (16.4MB, wmv)  News reel of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret visiting Lloyd's.

Princess Margaret visits Lloyd's (1959) (5.21MB, wmv)

News reel of the Princess visiting Lloyd's.

Edward Lloyd's coffee house (1960) (25.4MB, wmv)

A re-enactment of Lloyd's beginnings as a coffee shop.