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ROYAL TOUR CONTINUED
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STATE VISIT - A SUMMING UP
Queen Frederika and King Paul, during their visit, paid a visit to a College for Handicapped Boys. Her Majesty is well known for her welfare work in Greece. At Claridges, that evening, they entertained the Queen and Prince Philip to...
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STATE VISIT
Movietone's pictures show highlights of the arrival of King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece, at the beginning of their state visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CONTENDER FOR AMERICA'S CUP
The sleek and shapely ""Sovereign"". Built at the Holy Loch, she's our newest challenge for the America's Cup. Among enthusiasts watching the launching ceremony, carried out by Mrs Anthony Boyden, was Uffa Fox. ""Sovereign"" has been...
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CHINESE CIRCUS
Meet some pole-walkers from the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. They're one of the acts that go to make up this circus from the Canton Province of China. Acts like this depend on split-second timing. Every Chinese circus has its dragon....
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WHAT LANGUAGE!
Flemish-speaking Belgians demonstrated against their French-speaking compatriots, the Walloons, and the demonstrators, afraid that their native language is becoming dominated by the French, punctuated their protest with punches and...
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HOUSES BEAT HORSES
More than 150 years of racing has ended with the closing of Hurst Park, which is to be developed as a housing estate. It was always a friendly course, and even on the last day you could still place a bet on the last race ever to be run...
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Manchester - MOSLEY MIX-UP
Sir Oswald Mosley, now 65, attended the Manchester march of his Union Movement. Right away, it started with scuffles, and all along the 2-mile route, the Fascists were having trouble. The meeting, scheduled for at-least an hour, only...
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HURLING
The Hurling Match between Carrolls All Stars and Tipperary at Wembley. All Stars win 1-18 to 1-16. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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GRAND PRIX
In the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, Jackie Stewart wins - Fittipaldi third. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENT
The betrothal of Princess Anne to Lieutenant Mark Phillips. 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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THE SILVER JUBILEE REVIEW OF THE FLEET
From the deck of the Royal Yacht 'Britannia', Her Majesty the Queen and members of her family review the ships of the British Navy which had assembled off Spithead. ® From the Movietone Film Archives we look back at other Fleet Reviews...
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TROOPING THE COLOUR
Her Majesty the Queen wearing the uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Guards and accompanied by Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duke of Kent, leads this Jubilee Ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THE QUEEN OPENS LONDON BRIDGE
The official opening of the new London Bridge by Her Majesty the Queen. The opening was followed by a Royal walkabout. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SOVEREIGN'S DAY PARADE
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh takes the salute at the Sovereign's Day Parade, at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. The most proficient Officer Cadet of the Course, Junior Under Officer Malcolm Macrae, received the 'Sword of Honour'. The...
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THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS
Scotsmen from all over the world met in the Meadowbank Stadium, for the International Gathering of the Clans. The ceremony was presided over by the Earl of Elgin, and a massed display of Scottish dancing entertained the crowd....
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THE GRAND PRIX
At the Kyalami Circuit in South Africa rain stopped the Grand Prix and it was re-started after a change of tyres for all but Jody Scheckter. The race developed into a battle between the Ferrari's of Villeneuve and Scheckter, but the...
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CHURCHILL IN SCOTLAND
Mr Churchill makes an Election Tour of Scotland and drove through cheering crowds in Edinburgh. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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IRISH PRESIDENT VISITS WEST GERMANY
The Irish President, Dr Patrick Hillery and his wife arrive in West Germany on the occasion of a State Visit, and are warmly welcomed by the German President - Walter Scheel. ® They tour Bonn and attend a splendid official banquet,...
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ORDER OF THE GARTER CEREMONY- COLOUR
Windsor Castle and the 500 year old St. George's Chapel are the settings for the Thanksgiving Service of the Order of the Garter. Her Majesty the Queen walks in procession with Knights of the Order escorted by her Consort the Duke of...
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PORTUGUESE STATE VISIT
President Eanes of Portugal arrived at Victoria Station to begin a four-day State Visit and was met by the Queen and others members of the Royal Family. In the evening a State Banquet was held at Buckingham Palace. Disclaimer: British...
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WORLD CUP - SCOTLAND'S WIN
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THE QUEEN DEPARTS FOR THE MIDDLE EAST
HM the Queen and Prince Philip arrived at Heathrow Airport in a flurry of snow, to board the British Airways Concorde, at the start of a 3 week visit to the Middle East. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANZIO LANDINGS
Thirty five years ago the Allied Forces landed at Anzio to begin the push towards Rome. During the Battle, Fusilier Christopher Hayes found and befriended a six year old orphaned girl, Angelita Rossi. For nine days Angelita was cared for...