1.6M views · 13K reactions | Some amazing footage of the 1948 London Olympics | IDLProcycling | Facebook

The flame dwindles and the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony of the 1948 Olympic games in London. "The spirit of the Olympic games sets forth once more. May it prosper throughout the world." #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI

33K views · 388 reactions | #OTD 1948: The Olympic Games were held in London and the BBC televised them for the first time. This fascinating short film shows how the BBC provided facilities for the broadcasters of the 61 competing nations so they could be seen and heard around the world. | BBC Archive | Facebook

37K views · 664 reactions | #OnThisDay 1948: The Olympic Games were held in London and the BBC televised them for the first time. This fascinating short film shows how the BBC provided facilities for the broadcasters of the 61 competing nations, so they could be seen and heard around the world. | BBC Archive | Facebook

As athletes from around the world come together at today's Olympic opening ceremony, watch our interview with 1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herbert Douglas reflect on an encounter with Jesse Owens and his experience at the 1948 London Games: https://comca.st/2TtIA4I | Voices of the Civil Rights Movement

3.9K views · 67 reactions | Before the action begins tonight, take a look back at the Olympic opening ceremony as it was in London, 1948. #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI | Facebook

32K views · 430 reactions | #OnThisDay 1948: The "Olympic Games Town" was under construction in a London park, and logs were being piled up in preparation for the athletes' arrival. | BBC Archive | Facebook