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QUEEN MOTHER'S FLAG FOR AIR SQUADRON
In the grounds of Buckingham Palace the 600th Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, parade for the presentation of its standard by the Queen Mother - on attaining its twenty-fifth anniversary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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EARL MARSHAL ON CORONATION DETAILS
At a recent Conference for Press and Newsreels in Church House, Westminster, the Earl Marshal referred to the big advances made since the Coronation of the late King George VI. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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ROYAL VISIT TO CAERNARFON
Historic Caernarfon was the focal point of the royal visit to North Wales, and the arrival of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was followed by the traditional ceremony of the Key, which was surrendered to Her Majesty by Lord Harlech...
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HER MAJESTY AT RUNNYMEDE
Thousands went to Cooper's Hill, Runnymede, for the unveiling of the Air Forces Memorial. The official invitation to Her Majesty the Queen to perform the ceremony was made by the Duke of Gloucester. Receiving a silver key from the...
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CORONATION COACH REHEARSAL
Large numbers of people gathered along the Coronation route early in the morning to see the Coronation rehearsal. They were rewarded by a first-class view of the magnificent, but empty, coach. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FRENCH PRESIDENT INAUGURATES GIANT DAM
At Tignes, in France, President Auriol inaugurates the new giant dam which will supply electricity for heat and light over a wide area. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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TRIESTE
A serious state of affairs has again been created in the trouble spot of Trieste. While Jugoslavia demands a conference, the Italian flag flies over the City Hall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL OPENING OF BULAWAYO EXHIBITION
The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret were at Bulawayo during their tour of Southern Rhodesia, to open the Central African Rhodes Centenary Exhibition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PALACE INVESTITURE FOR NOTED SPORTSMEN
Among the many people attending the Investiture at Buckingham Palace, were Sir Jack Hobbs and Sir Gordon Richards, whose Knighthoods were announced in the Coronation Honours list. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE CUP FINAL
Blackpool v. Bolton. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or...
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EXTENSION TO NAVAL MEMORIAL
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, recently went to Portsmouth to unveil the extension to the Naval Memorial there. The extension pays tribute to those who gave their lives in World War Two from Portsmouth Division. Disclaimer: British...
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THE DUKE AT LORD'S
At. Lord's, the Duke opened the Imperial Cricket Memorial and unveiled the commemorative tablet in the presence of many famous cricketers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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GEORGE MEDAL FOR US AIRMAN
At the Home Office, the George Medal was presented to US Airman Reis Leming by Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, the Home Secretary, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. The medal was awarded to him for his gallant conduct during the recent East...
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PRINCE PHILIP AND CADETS -
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh went to Devonport to present prizes to the Naval Cadets there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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FUNERAL OF JOHN COBB
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VC's ON PARADE
When the annual rally of the DCM League was held at Horse Guards Parade, many winners of the Victoria Cross were present, as well as some two hundred winners of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RADIO TOWER -
Berlin's radio tower needs an overhaul and men have been working at giddy heights, scraping and painting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NEW ZEALAND - TRAGIC TRAIN CRASH
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The scene of the worst train disaster in New Zealand history, where the bridge...
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BELGIAN ROYAL WEDDING
The civil ceremony took place in the throne room of the royal palace in Brussels. Here, King Baudouin of the Belgians and Dona Fabiola de Mora Y Aragon took their place at a white marble table. Royal witnesses included Britain's Princess...
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ROYAL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A torchlight tattoo, performed by the West Pakistan Rangers, was a highlight during the Queen's visit to Lahore. A service at Lahore's Cathedral of the Resurrection was attended by Her Majesty, who was accompanied by the Bishop. At the...
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ROYAL TOUR CONTINUED
On the day after their arrival in New Zealand, the Queen and His Royal Highness attended a youth rally at a park known as ""Auckland Domain"". On Boxing Day, they visited the Ellerslie Racecourse, where fifty thousand people gathered to...
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JUMPING IN THE PARK
At a Hyde Park ceremony, Sir Derek Gilbey unveiled a plaque commemorating his grandfather, Sir Walter (once a notable figure in London's Rotten Row). He would have approved the new Jumping Enclosure, now opened for the benefit of today's...
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NORWAY'S GIFT
Seen docking in the Thames at Deptford, a ship with a very handsome figurehead had brought over Norway's Christmas present for London. Every year, the Norwegians send a splendid Christmas tree, a token of friendship that is most welcome....
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PAKISTAN GREETS QUEEN
A Palace in a lake - a last glimpse of India before we followed the Queen to Pakistan. Here she was at Udaipur as guest of the Maharana, and she met many rulers of other Indian States, during a very colourful reception. Then, down to the...