Sound Effects Library

BBC Historical

Historical recordings from the iconic BBC Sound Effects Archive.

10,111 files · 170.03 GB · Metadata

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3:22

Basilicas EC97Eb

Ambience · Public Place

3:22

Vatican, Exterior, Crowds Disperse At End Of Pope's Speech With Tolling Bell, Other Bells Join In

Ambience · Public Place

1:09

Telegraph Morse Co EC45Nc

Communications · Telephone

1:09

Creed Morse Printer Operating. (C.1925-1930)

Communications · Telephone

1:02

Nasa Apollo 5

Scifi · Spaceship

1:02

Nasa Apollo Launch Pad, Rocket Base, Saturn Engine. (Recorded At 50 Feet Stage On Tower.)

Scifi · Spaceship

3:38

Car Manufact EC57Hb

Ambience · Industrial

3:38

Motor Car Works, Body Building Shop Atmosphere. (No Speech.)

Ambience · Industrial

1:35

Trains Steam EC3T2c

Trains · Steam

1:35

Steam Train: 2-6-2 Tank Locomotive, Post 1945, Suburban, Interior, Continuous Steam Hiss, Stationary Train, Quiet Indistinct Speech In Background

Trains · Steam

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Overview

The BBC Historical Archives Sound Effects Library captures pivotal moments in sonic history with sound effects from all over the world - recorded by BBC's top sound engineers and field recordists from the late 1960ʼs on.

Recreate history with this vast and diverse collection - featuring rare and fascinating sound effects including Chinese fireworks, Pakistani walla, Westminster Abbeys, Czech chatter, WWII aerobatic dog fights, Big Ben bells at 12, Triumph motorcycles revving, streetfighting in Vietnam, Ford Model T false starts, oil drilling ambiences, and far beyond.