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RUSSIAN ANNIVERSARY
In Moscow - a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the revolution; and the token display of modern armed might is watched by Bulganin, Malenkov and Molotov in company with other Soviet leaders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA
The gleaming Britannia brought the Queen on her first visit to India. The highest in the land were there to welcome her, including Mr Nehru. The first official greeting was offered by President Rajendra Prasad, then by the Vice-President...
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THE QUEEN IN INDIA
Our pictures show the Republic of India Anniversary Celebrations, with all its romantic colour and glittering ceremonial. Thousands had gathered in the place still known as Kingsway for the parade, this year a parade with a difference....
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS -
In Algeria - some 300 miles south of Oran - a celebration was recently held to mark the 50th birthday of the town of Colomb Bechar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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GLOUCESTER HONOURS COL. CARNE
At a civic reception in the City of Gloucester's Guildhall, the Mayor presented to Colonel Carne a silver casket and an illuminated scroll conferring upon him the Honorary Freedom of the City. Earlier in the day, more than three hundred...
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THE DUKE IN YORKSHIRE -
During his recent visit to Yorkshire, the Duke of Edinburgh opened the £500,000 laboratories of the British Iron and Steel Research Association. He also visited one of Yorkshire's biggest collieries at Doncaster. Disclaimer: British...
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COLONEL CARNE HONOURED -
At Prince's Gate, London, awards were bestowed by the American Ambassador, Mr Winthrop Aldrich. The Duke of Gloucester was there and saw the presentation of the DSC to Colonel Carne. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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NEHRU IN PUNJAB
Mr Nehru recently went to the Punjab to inaugurate the new Capital at Chandigarh, some sixty miles from Simla. He laid the foundation stone of Government Offices to be built there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE GERMAN SCENE
POLICE DAY - West Berlin, where, in the famous Olympic Stadium, 100,000 spectators witness a display of skill and efficiency by the Police Force. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BAVARIAN FESTIVAL -
From Bavaria - an attractive scene, showing German farmers taking part in the locally famous ""St. Leonard Ride"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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USA - GREEK ROYAL TOUR
New York gave King Paul and Queen Frederika a very hearty welcome when they went to the City Hall for the Official reception by Mayor Impelliteri. Their Majesties also visited the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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ROYAL OPENING OF DUTCH PARLIAMENT
Queen Juliana, driving with Prince Bernhard through the streets of The Hague, was accorded a loyal and affectionate welcome on her way to open Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EDINBURGH - THE DUKE INSTALLED
In the McEwan Hall, Edinburgh, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh was given the warmest of receptions as he came to be installed as Chancellor of Edinburgh University. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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HER MAJESTY OPENS PARLIAMENT
From Buckingham Palace, the Queen and the Duke drove in the Irish State Coach to the Palace of Westminster. Thousands lined the route as Her Majesty drove to open the new session. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PERON RALLY -
In Buenos Aires, all avenues leading to the central square were packed with vast crowds on what they call ""Loyalty Day Rally"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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NANGA PARBAT CONQUERED
Nanga Parbat - the eighth highest mountain in the world has been climbed at last, by the Austro-German Expedition. When the climbers reached Karachi, they were decorated by Mr Ghulam Mohammad, the Governor-General. Disclaimer: British...
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DUKE OPENS TRACK
The opening of the Maccabi Stadium running track at Hendon was performed by the Duke of Edinburgh, watched by a large gathering of members of the Association. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Manchester's New Airport Opened -
The Air Minister, Sir Kingsley Wood, performs the opening. 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...
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HORSE NEWS
Stallions were on parade at Park Paddocks, Newmarket, where the seventieth Spring Show of thoroughbred horses was held. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presented the King George V Challenge Cup to the winner ""Parlehay"", best in the...
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NEW ZEALAND - ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
A special visit to the Citizens' War Memorial was paid by the Queen and the Duke during their stay in Wellington. Tremendous enthusiasm surrounded the royal travellers throughout their visit to the capital, where one of the last...
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THE QUEEN IN WELLINGTON
The Queen and the Duke received a great ovation when they arrived at Wellington. One royal engagement was an Investiture, the Queen bestowed a Knighthood on Sir Harold Barrowclough, Chief Justice of New Zealand. It was earlier in the day...
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THE QUEEN AT GUILDHALL
The Queen drove to Guildhall, where the Lord Mayor, Sir Bernard Waley-Cohen, and the Lady Mayoress received Her Majesty and Prince Philip. The Guard of Honour was provided by the HAC. The occasion: the City of London's ""welcome home""...
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HIGH OVER LONDON
The new Carlton Tower Hotel, London's tallest residential building, will give accommodation to 450 guests. The Board of Trade President, Mr Maudling, opened this new luxury place with the fastest lifts in any London hotel. Decor includes...
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FUNERAL OF KING OF MOROCCO
King Mohammed's death during an operation came as a tremendous shock to his subjects by whom he was greatly respected and loved. From the Royal Palace at Rabat, his coffin was carried out for the funeral procession. Before the procession...