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NEWSFILM AWARDS
At the National Film Theatre, the presentation of the World Newsfilm Awards for Cinema and Television News Teams features no less than three awards for British Movietone News. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL
In St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in itself a monument to the British Monarchy, a memorial Chapel to King George VI is dedicated in the presence of the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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ON THE WATER
Britain's fourth and last nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Revenge, is commissioned at Birkenhead. ® ® Launched in London, Europe's first fully automatic light buoy, which could eventually replace the thirty two lightships round...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND FESTIVE SEASON
Dreaming of a White Christmas? They have already had one of South Molton Street. Snow fell on cue as pop singer Clodagh Rogers switched the Christmas lights on. ® ® Spreading the message of light, hope and warmth, the Glasgow...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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ON THE RUN
Trevor Wright of Sheffield leads a field of 350 runners to win the Individual Trophy in the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship in Brighton. ® John Pearson of Manchester win the uphill Students race up the Post Office Tower - the...
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Christmas in summertime is the enviable prospect for Australians. One of their biggest Christmas parades is in Adelaide. ® Back home, the Norwegian Ambassador switches on the lights adorning the Christmas Tree, presented as a goodwill...
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LUNDY SAYS 'THANK YOU'
To mark the purchase of the Island for the Nation, Lundy says thank you by inviting many of those who contributed to the Appeal Fund to spend a day on the island. Among them, the British businessman who gave £150,000. Disclaimer:...
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MUNICH OCTOBERFEST
For sixteen days in early autumn, the beer barrels of Bavaria burst upon a thirsty world. Munich's fantastic Octoberfest is generally recognised as the greatest Folk Festival in the world - and also one of the biggest booze-ups! But...
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NEW MARATHON RECORD
There was a big field for this year's Polytechnic Harriers Marathons Race, which was run from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium. Jack Holden, who won in 1948, '49 and 50, had to retire and Jim Peters of the Essex Beagles went on to win....
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The Synod of Bishops in Rome underlines the crisis of conscience in the Catholic Church and puts Papal Authority to the question. ® Crisis of a more physical kind in Tunisia where the recent floods le
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GLORIOUS GLOUCESTER'S HONOURED
At a South Korean school (headquarters of the British 29th Brigade), a special parade was recently held to honour the heroism of the Gloucesters. The Commander of the Eighth Army, Lieutenant-General van Fleet addressed the parade which...
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OSLO OLYMPICS CLOSE -
The ending of the Winter Olympic Games at Oslo was marked by a ceremony of flags. After the national flags had been lowered, the great Olympic flag itself played its symbolic part in the final ritual. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Stage and Film Stars were present to see Mary Churchill christen a 'Flying Fortress'. 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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A TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI
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A FAMILY HABIT -
Field Marshal Lord Gort, VC is present to see his son-in-law, Major William Sidney, receive a VC for conspicuous gallantry during fighting on the Anzio bridgehead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CORONATION COMMISSION
St. James's Palace was the meeting place of the newly appointed Coronation Commission, presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh; he was received by the Duke of Norfolk. Other members included the Prime Minister, Mr Eden, the Home...
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GREECE HONOURS BRITISH TROOPS
While British warships of the Mediterranean Fleet were visiting Greece, a special parade on the ""Field of Mars"" was attended by King Paul, who unveiled a magnificent memorial in honour of United Kingdom and Commonwealth men who fell in...
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SCOUTS PARADE FOR HER MAJESTY
On the Sunday nearest St. George's Day, Scouts paraded at Windsor Castle and the Queen inspected representatives of Commonwealth and foreign countries. The Duke of Edinburgh also spoke with many of those on parade, as did Princess...
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AMATEUR FINAL TIE - WALTHAMSTOW'S VICTORY
Before a crowd of 100,000 at Wembley, Walthamstow Avenue beat Leyton by two goals to one after extra time. The trophy was presented to their captain, Saunders, by Lord Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Archbishop Makarios and the Bishop of Famagusta lead a procession in the Feast of Epiphany Ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S VISIT
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