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THEATRE IN THE CITY
London river, and close by the landing stage at Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, stands the new Mermaid Theatre. Sea cadets arrived with the Mermaid herself ... four year old Caroline, daughter of Jack Hawkins. London's Lord Mayor was present...
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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE- COLOUR
The Court of King Arthur lives on at Tintagel in Cornwall. The Order of the Knights of the Round Table, basically a charitable organisation, hold ceremonies to dub new Knights and observe the rituals of this ancient Court. Disclaimer:...
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U-BOAT PERIL - EXCLUSIVE MOVIETONE SURVEY - NO SOUND
Lord Winston speaks on the grave menace of the U-Boat. Our shipyards continue their increased output and women are amongst the work force. Captured German film shows the activity onboard a U-boat that is out on patrol. Disclaimer:...
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Queen Mary with the nurses.
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Hungerford Romeos Say It With Oranges
In age old Hocktide racket not every Juliet receives expected embraces from ardent 'tutti men'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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OPENING THE PETS CORNER AT THE ZOO -
Elsie and Doris Waters open the new Pets' Corner at London Zoo. 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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Lloyd George Lauds Alice In Wonderland
Wartime Premier unveils Lewis Carroll memorial at Llandudno, where book was inspired. 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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SULTAN AT PRAYER -
Rabat in Morocco, where the Sultan rides out on a magnificent Arab horse to go to prayer. 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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HOME TOWN WELCOMES EISENHOWER
Naturally enough, there was a great welcome in store for General Eisenhower when he returned with his wife to his home-town, Abilene, Kansas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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WE VOTE FOR WOMEN
1968 is the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Suffragette's victory, culminating their battle for Votes for Women. Movietone recalls the fight - and looks at the achievements Women have won since those early days of Mrs Pankhurst. Disclaimer:...
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ROWING - OLDEST RACE IN THE CALENDAR
""Doggett's Coat and Badge"" the oldest race in the English rowing calendar, was founded by Thomas Doggett in 1715. The course is just over five miles, between Tower Bridge and Chelsea. It was won this year by 21 year old Frank Walker....
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BRIDGING THE GANGES
Until now, the only way of crossing the river Ganges in the State of Bihar, has been by ferry. Now, a bridge has just been built to the designs of Mr John Fenton, a British engineer. The ""Green Arrow"" train brought the Prime Minister,...
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RED CROSS DEDICATION SERVICE
The Lord Mayor, Sir Rupert de la Bere, was at St. Paul's for the Red Cross Service of Dedication. Lord Woolton, Chairman of the Executive Committee, received the Princess Royal, who is Commandant-in-Chief. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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QUEEN AND DUKE AT MAUNDY SERVICE
The Maundy Service was held at St. Paul's instead of Westminster Abbey this year for the first time since 1937. The Dean and Chapter, accompanied by the Bishop of London, preceded Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Cathedral....
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INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
In Washington - a warn greeting between Mr Truman and the man who takes over from him - General Eisenhower. They drive together from the White House to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Vinson administers the presidential oath. After the...
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RUGBY UNION CENTENARY
A hundred years ago the Rugby Football Union was formed by 100 clubs at the old Pall Mall Restaurant in Cockspur Street. The centenary's marked by the unveiling of a plaque on the site - and the appearance of a very old fashioned looking...
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ROYAL MINT MOVES TO WALES
The Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales visit Cardiff and Llantrisant, to open the new Royal Mint which is being transferred by stages from London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RECEPTION FOR THE MALL HEROES
An informal reception at Buckingham Palace for the seven men whose bravery in the Mall last March saved Princess Anne from a kidnap attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Ganges Bathing Festival
Hardwar on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, a bathing festival that takes place every 12 years and draws pilgrims Sadhus and mystics from all over India. Four and a half million bath in the river in the Kumbh Ceremony to wash away...
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WINTER OLYMPICS- COLOUR
For the second time Innsbruck is the setting for the Winter Olympics. Movietone presents some highlights from the first few days of the Games. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PROGRESS OF THE
Naples, now being in the hands of the Allies, is a very busy port for the movement of supplies. Pictures taken by the RAF show the smashed railway yards at Benevento. Lately heavy rain has been holding up the Allied advance, mud becoming...
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MALAYA'S RULER INSTALLED
The Ruler, Tuanku Syed Putra, formerly the Raja of Perlis, received a royal salute from the Police Guard of Honour when he arrived for his installation. Already in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hall, important people from all parts of the...
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A SULTAN ENTHRONED
In Kedah, a Malay State, the Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah drove with his beautiful wife for his installation as ruler of the State. To the beat of ceremonial drums he proceeded to his throne where the Kris of State was presented by...
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MOBUTU MEETS NIXON
An important visitor from Africa welcomed at the White House. President Nixon greets Congo-Kinshasa's President Joseph Mobutu making his first official visit to the United States. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...