2.6M views · 27K reactions | #OnThisDay 1948: Newsreel showed footage of the last German prisoners of war leaving Britain. | BBC Archive | Facebook

518K views · 13K reactions | After World War II, the abundance of German military helmets presented an opportunity for resourceful repurposing. In 1946, these steel helmets were recycled into various kitchen utensils, such as colanders and pots, to address material shortages and aid in post-war recovery. This transformation is documented in a British Pathé newsreel, showcasing the process of converting helmets into enamel-plated kitchenware. | History In Pictures | Facebook

48K views · 524 reactions | #OnThisDay 1954: In the days before "Snowmageddon" had been coined, here's how Newsreel reported on March snow. | BBC Archive | Facebook

144K views · 1.1K reactions | #OnThisDay 1950: BBC Newsreel introduced the chair bodgers of the Chilterns - officially BBC Archive's new favourite job title. | BBC Archive | Facebook