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THE 'ID' FESTIVAL- COLOUR
Delhi's Moslem Community gather at the ancient 'Jama Masjid Mosque' to celebrate the Festival of 'ID'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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KIRKSTALL FORGE
Cistercian monks founded Kirkstall Abbey in the twelfth century. Their primitive mining and smelting of Iron from the rich Yorkshire deposits was the start of an unbroken chain of industrial development - which has lasted eight hundred...
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERLIN WALL
Ten years have past since the Berlin Wall was erected, separating East and West Berlin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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ON THE RUN
Gaston Roelants of Belgium overcomes a great challenge by former English Champion, Dick Taylor, for the International Cross Country Title at Clydebank. ® In Rome, the Olympic Marathon is a highlight during filming of ""The Games"", the...
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WHAT TO WEAR
What the well dressed worker is wearing - the latest Protective Clothing for Building Workers on show in London. Also above London's rooftops - at the Carlton Towers - Hats to match the new Maxi-line reveal their obvious origins in the...
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SHEFFIELD ""PEACE"" FLOP
Sheffield was chosen for the holding of the so-called World Peace Congress. Britain exercised her right to refuse admittance to undesirable guests; all the same, a number of delegates did arrive - only to discover that they'd soon be...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Royal Film Performance naturally drew large crowds to Leicester Square; rain or no rain, they intended to see all they could of the arrival of the Royal Family and of the many guests and stars attending. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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Dissolution of Parliament.
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MANCHESTER FREEDOM FOR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Thousands attended inside and outside Manchester Town Hall to see Winston Churchill receive the Freedom of the City. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ANOTHER LONDON RUBBER FIRE
Another blaze at a London rubber dump this time in at the Old Cattle Market in Islington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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EIGHTH ARMY SPEEDS ON - NO SOUND
General Montgomery recently presented medals somewhere in the Libyan desert. Meanwhile the task of bringing forwards supplies continues, as does clearing the debris left by the Axis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BIRDS EYE
A promising new development in aerial photographer. Using a balloon tethered to a Land-Rover, Tom Snell of Yeovil takes the films for Planners and Industrialists, over built-up areas where camera planes could not fly. Disclaimer: British...
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HANDS OF IRON
Our pictures show the Australian blacksmith Mr Robbins. He's retired now, but he's still ready to demonstrate a performance for which he's long been famous, first, make a bit of iron white hot. Then prove that it really is hot. You might...
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ANCIENT TOWN UNCOVERED
Some twenty miles from Rome, an important archaeological discovery has just been made - the unearthing of the Etruscan town of Feronia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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YOUNGEST GEORGE CROSS HERO
Baker Street, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire was the scene of a fire last October. The heroism of John Bamford in rescuing his brothers from the fire earned him the award of the George Cross. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STALIN DIES
Movietone's Record of historic Events in the life of Russia's Ruler. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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EARTHQUAKE SEQUEL -
How Napier in New Zealand has been rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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THOMPSON AND HAWTHORNE TRAINS FOR SPECIAL FIGHT
Billy Thompson trains at a Butlin's Holiday Camp whilst Stan Hawthorne trains in North Shields under the watchful eye of his mother and sister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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INDIA - VICEROY TALKS OF PARTITION PLAN
Lord Mountbatten has announced the plan for the partition of India. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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PORT ELIZABETH GREETS ITS ROYAL NAMESAKES
It was a great day for the town of Port Elizabeth when the Royal Family visited. A rally of 18,000 school children in St. George's Park greeted the King, Queen and two Princesses. There was also a Garden Party with about 4,000 guests....
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POOLS - FORTUNES IN SOCCER
Mr Davies, a miner from Harlington, Yorkshire, has won £45,000 on the Football Pools. He and his wife travelled to London to receive the cheque. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS TO THE BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL OF 1948
A look back at some of the events organised by British newspapers during the last year. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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UNA
UNO delegates are welcomed at the Albert Hall by the members of the United Nations Association. Mrs Roosevelt, herself a UNO delegate, addressed the meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PAMPLONA BULL RUN
As part of the Celebrations for the 'Fiesta of St. Fermin', the young men of Pamplona dice with injury, as several young bulls are released and run through the streets of the town. The run ends in the local bull-ring where the budding...