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ONE MAN FIRE FIGHTER
A new fire engine, fitted with a Hydraulic boom can be operated by one man and is much more manoeuvrable than conventional types. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HOVER HEADLINES
The world's largest Hovercraft, to carry 250 passengers and 30 cars on Channel-crossings - rolls out on the Isle of Wight for first public showing. ® Probably the world's smallest Hovercraft, is demonstrated at Peterborough, where it's...
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CABINET CHANGES
The crowds in Downing Street reflected interest in the Government re-shuffle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, Mr Thorneycroft, back in the Cabinet again. The Exchequer is now Mr Selwyn Lloyd's concern. He hands...
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WINTER SPORTS
It is only Autumn, but Winter sports are on the way. So, come with us to the City Ski Centre in London. Here are several ""Winter sports"", ready to give you some hints on fashions for the snow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PICK YOUR CAREER
The Education and Careers Exhibition at Olympia received the honour of the Queen's visit. For all the youngsters present, it was a memorable occasion, most of all for the children, suffering from that greatest of handicaps, loss of...
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ANCIENT AND MODERN
Britain is a Nation of Collectors. The Antique Dealers' Fair at Grosvenor House presents the finest in the field. But how can the amateur collector ensure that he's not being diddled? Members of the Antique Collectors Club show how easy...
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RUNNING IN CIRCLES
Preparations at Earls Court for the Six Day Cycle Race - action feature of this year's Cycle and Motor-Cycle Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at London's Olympia features the latest ideas to make the most of the Foreign Travel restrictions. ® And, from Switzerland, pictures of a swimming pool, covered by a plastic balloon, inflated by...
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FOR TRACKING SATELLITES
The Minitrack Station at Winkfield in Berkshire, where the first calibration of the interferometer was carried out, last month, is now ready. The station is for tracking satellites transmitting in the frequency hand 136 to 137...
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RED CROSS DEDICATION SERVICE
The Lord Mayor, Sir Rupert de la Bere, was at St. Paul's for the Red Cross Service of Dedication. Lord Woolton, Chairman of the Executive Committee, received the Princess Royal, who is Commandant-in-Chief. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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INTERNATIONAL DANCING
Rehearsing in Regent's Park, Hungarian Dancers were one of the groups representing twenty-five lands taking part in the International Dance Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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QUEEN AND DUKE AT MAUNDY SERVICE
The Maundy Service was held at St. Paul's instead of Westminster Abbey this year for the first time since 1937. The Dean and Chapter, accompanied by the Bishop of London, preceded Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Cathedral....
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QUEEN MOTHER PRESENTS QUEEN'S COLOUR
At the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport - a special ceremonial parade by the Plymouth Naval Command. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother came to present a new Queen's Colour - a silk White Ensign bearing the cipher of the...
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DUKE AT GYRO FACTORY -
When the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Sperry Gyroscope factory at Brentford, he saw the manufacture of instruments, many of which were to be used for nautical purposes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ERNEST BEVIN - A TRIBUTE
Movietone pays tribute to Mr Ernest Bevin. 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 and do not...
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BRITAIN GOES DECIMAL
""D Day"" comes and goes and the country quickly adjusts to the new decimal coins. There's a bit of confusion at first of course, and most people needed to check the conversion charts. Decimally speaking we'll need to be even more...
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RUGBY UNION CENTENARY
A hundred years ago the Rugby Football Union was formed by 100 clubs at the old Pall Mall Restaurant in Cockspur Street. The centenary's marked by the unveiling of a plaque on the site - and the appearance of a very old fashioned looking...
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YMCA DEMOLITION
The World's most famous YMCA hostel, off London's Tottenham Court Road, comes down to make way for a four million pound youth hostel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ANOTHER TURPIN VICTORY
At the Granby Halls, Leicester, exclusive Movietone pictures of the ten-round battle between Randolph Turpin and Jean Stock of France. Stock was victorious when they met in 1948, but Turpin won this fight on a technical knock-out in the...
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TRAILERS: ""Census 1951"" (English Version)
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CABINET CHANGES?
Following his illness, Mr Ernest Bevin's resignation as Foreign Secretary has led to important cabinet changes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SPORT '68
Following our review of the World events of 1968, Movietone devotes this issue to a special round-up of Sport. ® From the first Open Wimbledon to the Soccer highlights - among them, Manchester United's tremendous European win. ® From...
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MANX GRAND PRIX
98 riders competed in the Senior Grand Prix, held at Douglas, IOM. Alan Holmes on a Norton beat the course record and won a double - first home in both Junior and Senior events. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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ROCKETS FOR BBC
The BBC's 700-foot television tower, at Crystal Palace, has been given an unusual stability test. Rockets - each exerting a thrust of half a ton, have been used to stimulate strong wind pressure. They're fitted 625 feet up. Disclaimer:...