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DERBY COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB were filmed on a number of occasions by British Pathe News. The newsreel footage was originally shown at cinemas as a filler between the main features.

Now the entire British Pathe collection has been fully catalogued and placed on a website run by ITN. So the films may be seen once more, and entirely free of charge.

To view rare vintage footage of The Rams just visit www.itnsource.com and click the British Pathe icon. Then carry out a search for "Derby County" within the British Pathe archive only.

The search will produce 15 hits including the following:

'FAMOUS FOOTBALL CLUBS 1928' - A short silent film shot at the Baseball Ground showing the Rams players in training.

DERBY v SWANSEA TOWN at the BASEBALL GROUND 1930s. Although the date given is 1930 this is incorrect. Consistent with the dates Derby met Swansea it must be either October 1925 or January 1935, most probably the earlier. The Rams play in black and white stripes and there are excellent views of the Popular Side with its 'Offilers Ales' advertisement and of the barrel-roofed Normanton End before the Normanton Stand was erected. Whichever the date, this is thought to be the earliest known action footage of a game at the Baseball Ground.

DERBY COUNTY win the FA Cup at Wembley in 1946. A famous day in Rams history as Charlton Athletic are beaten 4-1.

THE CUP ARRIVES IN DERBY - A black and white film with sound of the victory parade through the streets of Derby.

Other film archives may also be searched on the site. Derby County feature in over 1,000 clips in all, although the rare vintage clips are confined to the British Pathe holdings.

Do you know of other vintage film featuring Derby County? If so why not direct others to the relevant source so that Rams fans can share the experience of viewing the clips.

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