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THE CUTTY SARK
After being received by the Mayor, Councillor Mrs Wentworth, Her Majesty (who performed the ceremony) inspected the ""Cutty Sark"" at Greenwich. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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LORD TRENCHARD LAID TO REST
From the new Air Ministry building, where the ashes of the late Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard had lain in State, the coffin was borne out for the journey to Westminster. The Duke of Edinburgh represented the Queen....
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HER MAJESTY LEAVES FOR BALMORAL
The Queen left London Airport in a Viking of the Queen's Flight on the first stage of her journey to Balmoral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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FOREIGN MINISTERS IN GENEVA
Once again, Geneva comes right into the international picture with another Big Four conference, this time at Foreign Minister level. The conference took place at the Palace of Nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TURKEY
Smyrna, where the Turkish Government has tried to make amends for the anti-Greek riots. The feature of the occasion was the hoisting of the Greek flag. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES
The setting for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, was a magnificent new stadium built for the occasion. The opening ceremony was performed by Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis. The climax of the preliminaries...
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NEW TYPE LIFEBOAT
In Hamburg Harbour, a new type of lifeboat is demonstrated - it is designed to speed-up rescue operations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PORTUGUESE STATE VISITS
Later they went to the RAF Station at Benson in Oxfordshire. 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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THE DESERT BLOOMS
The Bedouin used to call this place Bir Hissim - that was before young Israelis came to found a settlement and to fit themselves to defend it if need be. It's a back-breaking job, making the desert bear fruit, but they began...
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CO FOR A DAY
At an American station in Germany, the best soldier of the month is selected to act as colonel of the unit for one day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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TEN YEARS AFTER
At St. Raphael, South of France was the scene of a parade attended by General Gruenther, to commemorate the Allied Landings there in 1944. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE QUEEN AT SANDHURST
A ceremonial parade for the visit of the Queen who presented new Colours. 800 Officer Cadets were on parade. The chief ceremony at Guildford (celebrating the 700th anniversary of the granting of it's first charter) was the presentation...
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REMEMBRANCE - MERCHANT NAVY
On Tower Hill, the Merchant Navy Memorial has been extended, thousands saw the Queen unveil the new monument, for the Second World War. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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PRESIDENT LOPES
The return of President Lopes to Portugal (after his state visit to Britain) was the occasion of quite a celebration. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROYAL SILVER WEDDING
Movietone is proud to join with Britons everywhere in offering heartfelt congratulations to Their Majesties on the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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REPORT FROM MOSCOW
Arriving from Moscow, Mr Khrushchev and Mr Mikoyan came to lunch with Mr Macmillan at the country house lent to him. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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KING OF THE CINDERS
Wembley, and preparations for the 1963 World Speedway Championship is in full swing. Peter Craven reigning World Champion crashes and is really hurt. But the Swede, Fundin wins. Fundin, competing in spite of a broken foot and collar...
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THE QUEEN'S COLOUR FOR FLEET AIR ARM
A Naval occasion at Lee-on-Solent, where Her Majesty was to present the Queen's Colour to the Royal Naval Barracks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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BRITISH CONSULATE SACKED
Flags at half mast in Crete, after the deportation of Archbishop Makarios. The islanders tried to destroy the British Consulate. Police prevented them from burning it down. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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GEORGI MALENKOV HERE
London Airport and the arrival of Georgi Malenkov, he was greeted by Mr Malik, Lord Citrine and Mr Aubrey Jones who were there to meet him. The former Russian Premier, was making his first excursion beyond the Iron Curtain. Disclaimer:...
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HMAS MELBOURNE SAILS
Australia's newest warship, went to Glasgow, to take on board her compliment of aircraft before leaving for Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN'S HOLIDAY
Awaiting the Queen's arrival in Corsica, the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"", aboard which the Duke of Edinburgh had been attending Fleet manoeuvres, our Sovereign began her Mediterranean holiday with the Duke. After a brief stay at Ajaccio,...
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MIDDLE EAST REPORT
In Cyprus where the news of the deportation of Archbishop Makarios came as a complete surprise to everyone, immediate reaction on the island was quiet. The reaction in Athens was marked by wild demonstrations by irresponsible students....
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SAFE HOME
HMS ""Acheron"" the ship that made headlines when she was reported missing off Greenland has arrived at Rothesay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...