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ROYAL VISIT
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SCOTTISH ROYAL VISIT
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REMEMBRANCE
In the heart of the capital, the time-honoured ritual of Remembrance. The Prime Minister lead the Statesmen's tribute to the fallen. And leading the nation, the Queen with Prince Philip and the Duke of Gloucester. Disclaimer: British...
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LIBYAN INVASION FIRST PICTURES -
General Sir Claude Auchinleck went up to the forward areas in the Western Desert not long before the offensive opened. Whilst there he presented gallantry medals to three New Zealand officers for their part in the Crete Campaign. The...
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BURMA CLUB OPENED
In London, Field Marshal Sir William Slim opened the ""Burma Club"", which has been founded by the Burma Star Association. Accompanied by the Chairman, Frank Owen, he was presented the badge of the Burma Star by General Hawthorn....
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HER MAJESTY OPENS PARLIAMENT
The Royal drive to the Palace of Westminster followed tradition, but the occasion was of particular historic interest - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second was on her way to the House of Lords to deliver her first speech from the...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS
Postilions, Yeomen of the Guard, Household Cavalry - all familiar figures in the pageantry of Coronation; they, together with the Coronation Coach itself, will be appearing in the form of a model presentation to be shown at the Daily...
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
At the Highgate Pond, Christmas Day itself was chosen for the Life-buoys Swimming Club races - whatever the temperature! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN AT SHREWSBURY
On the occasion of its Fourth Centenary, the Queen honoured Shrewsbury School. On a new terrace constructed for the Fourth Centenary, Her Majesty cut a tape as a sign of formal opening. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STAR'S FOOTPRINTS -
The latest star to be immortalised in Hollywood's Hall of Fame is Ava Gardner. Her invitation came in recognition of her performance in ""Snows of Kilimanjaro"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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DUKE UNVEILS NAVAL WAR MEMORIAL
The Duke of Edinburgh (who holds the rank of Commander, Royal Navy) went to Chatham to unveil the World War Two extension to the Naval War Memorial. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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QUEEN MOTHER PRESENTS MEDALS -
At Westminster Hospital, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presented medals and certificates to nurses there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CORONATION ROUTE VARIED -
Another Coronation procession rehearsed - this time along the now extended route, which crosses Trafalgar Square and goes down Northumberland Avenue to the Embankment. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL FAMILY'S HOLIDAY ENDS
The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric-Board's Power Station at Fasnakyle in Inverness is the second largest of its kind in Britain. The Duke of Edinburgh, came there to perform the opening ceremony. At Euston, the Queen arrived with the...
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HER MAJESTY AT CHRISTENING -
Both the Queen and Mr Churchill acted as God parents at the Christening of the daughter of Mr Colville and Lady Margaret Colville which was performed at St. Peter's Eaton Square. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CHRISTMAS APPROACHES
Christmas time is turkey time and at Bridport there seems to be plenty of fine birds. Circus troupes are busy rehearsing for their great opening. Adelaide, Australia, has already had its famous street parade - a festive affair, even if...
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HOLLAND MOURNS FLOOD VICTIMS
Just a week after the disastrous floods in Holland, where over thirteen hundred are known to have lost their lives, a day of prayer was proclaimed. The national mourning was led by Queen Juliana, who broadcast to her people. Throughout...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS - HER MAJESTY'S ROBES & BEASTS
Work on the Queen's Coronation robes is well advanced; at the Royal School of Needlework in Kensington experts are engaged on the task of embroidering the emblems of the United Kingdom. At Hammersmith, Mr Eccles (Minister of Works)...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS
In London, expert jewellers have been at work re-modelling the Imperial State Crown. The restoration of the State Coach has been another very important job. Meanwhile, the route itself has been transforming the appearance of London's...
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SEGRAVE TROPHY WINNER -
At the RAC, London, the Segrave Trophy has been presented to a motor-cyclist, for the first time - to Geoff Duke for his 1951 successes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MEMORIAL TO LONDON SCOTTISH
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was at the London headquarters of the London Scottish for the unveiling of a memorial to 382 officers and men who fell in World War Two. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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LORD TEDDER OPENS NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY.
It was appropriately on Founder's Day that the new, permanent buildings of Ibadan University College, Nigeria were opened by Lord Tedder, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LABOUR PARTY'S CONFERENCE
Mr Attlee talks over the prospects of the Annual Conference. Before the opening, leading members of the party attended Sunday service at the Holy Trinity Church, Morecambe. At the Conference itself, great interest attached to the...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS
Coins for the new Reign will shortly be turned out in quantity at the Royal Mint. Leaving Westminster Abbey early in the morning, the first Coronation Procession rehearsal. The State landau (drawn by Windsor Greys) proceeded along the...