British Movietone
SCOUTING'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY
An Exhibition at the Baden-Powell Museum in London celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Scouting Movement, and depicts the Life and Times of Lord Baden-Powell. Our Archives show the start of the Movement on Brownsea Island in 1907. ®...
British Movietone
SOUTHERN SKIRMISH
In the grounds of Claverton Manor, near Bath, the Southern Skirmish Association re-enact an American Civil War battle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
The top names in Motor Racing line up on the grid at the Monza circuit to contest the Italian Grand Prix. The winner is Mario Andretti of the USA and second is Austria's Niki Lauda who is almost sure of being this year's World Champion....
British Movietone
THE DERBY
There was a large crowd at Epsom for the 199th running of the Derby Stakes. ® This year's field was considered to be a very open one, with Lester Piggott on 'Inkerman' starting as favourite. The twenty-nine runners were very much...
British Movietone
NATO SUMMIT MEETING
The Heads of the countries in the NATO Alliance meet in Washington for a Summit Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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IL PALIO DEI MICCI
At Querceta they make the most of a colourful fiesta called 'Il Palio dei Micci' - the Race of the Donkeys'. Medieval costumes are worn by the jockeys and everyone in the pre-race parade. The Race is between eight riders from different...
British Movietone
THE EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
The Esplanade in front of the Castle is the Arena for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. As if to continue the 'Auld Alliance' between Scotland and France the Tattoo is opened by a Display from the Military Band 'La Batterie-Fanfare de la...
Bridgeman Arts
Cadets take the train to Berlin. France, 1948
Clip 8 from the 1940s French documentary Les Cadets du Conservatoire (The Conservatory Cadets), about the story of the Cadets of National Conservatoire in Paris under German occupation in WWII. 1948. The Cadets take the train to occupied...
Bridgeman Arts
Windsor Castle, Town and Hampton Court, 1980
A coach trip to Windsor and then on to Hampton Court.
Bridgeman Arts
United States, 1950s: Teacher and students in classroom, students raise hands
United States, 1950s: Teacher and students in classroom, students raise hands. United Nations flag. Students walk into classroom.
Bridgeman Arts
Soldiers Cast Shadows on Ground as they March in Parade
Soldiers Cast Shadows on Ground as they March in Parade
Bridgeman Arts
Japanese and Italian Youth Recruits Marching
Japanese and Italian Youth Recruits Marching
Bridgeman Arts
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 1939
HD colour footage of the Brandenburg Gate and surrounds, decorated with Nazi banners, swastikas.
Bridgeman Arts
EXCURSION TO SUEZ, OCTOBER 10, 1954
The filmmaker with his family are in Port Tewfik (or Port Taufiq), in the Suez Canal, which a few years later was destroyed during the Arab-Israeli war. Then the group approaches the trailer of a, traditionally dressed with galabeya and...
Press Association
Union Jacks fly around Westminster the day after Brexit
Union Jack flags fly around Westminster, London, the day after the UK left the European Union.
British Movietone
WINTER OLYMPICS OPEN
The Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics was held in St. Moritz. President of the Swiss Republic, Doctor Celio, declared the Games open. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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VICTORY DAY
Movietone is proud to present in two massive processions, mechanised and marching, the men and women whose part in victory made this day possible. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
The London Europe Society and Students for a United Europe stage a torchlight procession to celebrate Britain's entry into the Common Market. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...