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ON THE MARCH AGAIN
Easter time is traditionally the time for the big ban-the-bomb rally at Aldermaston. It was bigger than ever this year, and Canon Collins, one of the organisers of the march, led the marchers from Aldermaston to London, a 50-mile walk....
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RHODESIA IN THE BALANCE
A round up of Rhodesia and its economy, as it faces the most important decision in its history. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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INDONESIAN CELEBRATION
At the Indonesian Ambassador's residence in London, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the tenth anniversary of Independence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Lloyd George Plays Role of Patriarch
War Premier emphasizes Welsh Unity from walls of Caernarfôn Castle on St. David's Day. 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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WEST INDIES HAIL THE PRINCESS
Princess Margaret had her first glimpse of the West Indies during a short stop at Montego Bay in Jamaica. Her Royal Highness proceeded to Trinidad in the Stratocruiser ""Canopus"" which landed at Piarco Airport in brilliant sunshine. The...
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THE STATE VISITS STARTS
The Queen and Prince Philip left London Airport at the start of their 10 day State visit to West Germany. Over in Germany troops of the West German army have been busy rehearsing for the big tattoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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LYING IN STATE (in Colour)
Movietone records in colour the moving scene inside Westminster Hall where Sir Winston Churchill lies in State. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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KIWIS TAKE OVER
While British soldiers of the First Battalion of the Loyal Regiment are enjoying the sun in New Zealand, men of the New Zealand Army are getting a taste of the seasonal weather in London. Here they arrive at Buckingham Palace to start...
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BATTLE OF HASTINGS - ON THE BOARD
Pictures show some of the competitors who entered The Annual Chess Congress which was recently held in Hastings. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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AUSTRALIAN WELCOME (In Colour)
At Adelaide, capital of South Australia, it seemed that nearly everyone in the city attended the Garden Party, which took place in the Botanical Gardens. Her Majesty mingled with the 9,000 guests, chatting with quite a number. This was...
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""WE FEAR NOTHING""
""We fear nothing"". That's a quotation from the traditional submarine commissioning ceremony. Certainly ""Dreadnought's"" crew of 79 ratings and eleven officers have little to fear, for ""she can deal with any kind of ship or submarine...
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THE SHAH IN INDIA
A great welcome awaited the Shah of Iran and Queen Soraya, when they arrived in Delhi on a state visit to India, where they will spend three weeks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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RIVER WARRIORS HAIL THE QUEEN
At Port Harcourt in Eastern Nigeria, the Queen and the Duke watched the war canoe Regatta. Later, some thirty miles from Enugu is the Oji River Leper Settlement. At Apapa Wharf at Lagos, a Guard of Honour from HMS 'Magpie'. By unveiling...
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EISENHOWER IN BRITAIN
General Eisenhower's visit to Britain was a very busy one right from the moment when he was met by Mr Shinwell and the American Ambassador at Northolt. He had consultations with defence chiefs and later Field Marshal Montgomery called on...
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PERSEPOLIS
A great parade celebrating the 2,500 years anniversary of the Persian Monarchy. 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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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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THE PRINCE AT THE HELM (in colour)
It's probably the most famous anchorage in the world, and Cowes Week is certainly the most famous festival of yachting. Top-line sailing men like Uffa Fox are always there, of-course. Here, he's taking out Prince Philip's famous Flying...
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
On the sixtieth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice to end the 1st World War, at the eleventh hour the Pageantry of the Lord Mayor's Show is halted for two minutes silence. From the balcony of the Mansion House, the new Lord...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
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Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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THE EMPEROR WITH THE FLEET
The Emperor of Ethiopia, after visiting Malta on his way to Britain, went aboard HMS ""Gambia"", the cruiser in which he was completing his journey. He was welcomed by Lord Louis Mountbatten and later, the Emperor witnessed a special...
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SPILLS AND GRACEFUL SKATING END WINTER OLYMPICS
At St. Moritz there were many spills in the Downhill Ski racing. In the Figure Skating Barbara Ann Scott of Canada carried off the Ladies Title. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BROWNIES RING-O'-ROSES WITH PRINCESS ELIZABETH
During the Royal Family's tour of Scotland Princess Elizabeth addressed a gathering of Brownies, Girl Guides and Sea Rangers at Glasgow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...