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Our collections span the world and tell a century of stories, scroll down to explore. 

Take a deep dive into New York City, a hub of global culture for over a century. Our archive provides unique insights into one of the most photographed and recorded cities on the planet, introducing fresh perspectives amongst the iconic vistas.

The New York of film noir. Including footage in colour and 2K quality, our archive of New York from the 1940s is filled with Art Deco, vaudeville theatre and jazz, as well as gritty streets and poverty.
As well as the classic image of bustling 50s Manhattan, our archive takes in artists, beatniks, Chinatown and Harlem amongst all the iconic views.

1940s - 1950s New York

Evoking the essence of mid-century New York, our archive from the 1960s captures the clash of corporate Manhattan hustle and bustle alongside the revolutionary politics emerging in Greenwich Village and elsewhere.

1960s New York

The era of ’Taxi Driver’, ‘Mean Streets’ and ’Shaft’. The 1970s were the heyday of New York’s grit and glamour. Explore our archive to experience the punk energy of the era. Including footage in 4K from 35mm and 2K from 16mm and Super 8.

1970s New York

Yuppies. Power dressing. Trump… 80s New York was a booming era of excess, and our collection captures the zeitgeist in all its gaudy glory.

1980s New York

Bridging the millennium, our vast archive includes street scenes, driving POVs, aerials and more from New York in the 1990s and 2000s.

1990s - 2000s New York

The hub of iconic New York, Manhattan is a land of skyscrapers, yellow cabs, Times Square and Wall Street. A tapestry of neon billboards, seething with crowds, the dynamic energy of New York’s commercial district is brought to life in our archive

Manhattan

From gospel to graffiti, Harlem is a crucial centre of African-American creativity in the history of the USA. Known as the ‘Black Mecca’, Harlem has had an extraordinary impact on American politics and culture.

Harlem

Home to Coney Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and traditional Brownstone buildings, Brooklyn is a melting pot of artists and immigrant communities. Our footage spans the 20th century to show the borough’s evolution.

Brooklyn

The birthplace of hip hop & rap, the Bronx is the un-sung cultural powerhouse of New York’s boroughs. Our hip hop archive includes thrilling rap battles, breakdancing, underground club sets and hip hop parties from the Bronx.

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