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THORNDIKE THEATRE
Dame Sybil Thorndike, one of the few Theatrical personalities ever to be so honoured, attends the Royal opening of the theatre in Leatherhead which bears her name. She and a number of other famous names are presented to Princess Margaret...
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CHAMPION PETS
The largest Championship show of small pets ever held in Britain - at Alexandra Palace - features rabbits, cavies, rats, mice, gerbils. But we think the Peruvian Cavy - in its Maxi coat - beats the lot! Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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SOMETHING TO SEE
Pilot a Vulcan Bomber - Meet a top-line Dee-Jay - Watch Fashion Shows - learn Speed Skating! It's all happening at the Daily Mail's New Year Show, where they even teach you chess. ® No room for novices at the Annual Chess Congress at...
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LONG VIEW
Movietone looks at telescopes, from the archaic devices built by Sir William Herschel in the 18th Century to the latest proposals in Radio Telescopes. The most powerful one in the world is soon to be built on a disused railway line at...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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SAVINGS -
The Mayor of Westminster, accompanied by Lord Macintosh, arrives with due ceremony in Trafalgar Square to launch London's National Savings Week. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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LATEST HAIR FASHIONS
Spring is nearly with us and this is the time-honoured season to adopt a new hair style. Mr French has been very busy in his Mayfair Salon, designing new modes for 1952. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH -
Princess Elizabeth is eighteen on the 21st April, when she will assume the dignities and responsibilities of Heir Presumptive to the Throne. In these delightful informal pictures the Princess and her sister ride their ponies 'Jock' and...
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PERSONALITIES -
Major-General Robert Laycock DSO, has succeeded Lord Louis Mountbatten as Chief of Combined Operations, at the age of 36. Former Prime Minister Lloyd George has married his private secretary Miss Frances Stevenson. Disclaimer: British...
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TILBURY - SS GOTHIC READY
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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1975- COLOUR
Movietone looks back at some of the Sporting events it has covered during 1975. ® ® The rough tough driving of the Round Britain Rally and the British Grand Prix that was ended by a sudden downpour of rain. ® ® West Ham win the FA...
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WELDING EXHIBITION- COLOUR
An exhibition showing both sides of Welding - the practical and the artistic. 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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SMALL PETS SHOW
Guinea pigs, rabbits and other small furry breeds were groomed and waiting to be judged at the Small Pet Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SMALL PETS SHOW- COLOUR
The Small Pets Show included pretty well everything that wears feathers or fur. 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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THE DAMS -
With Still pictures and illustrative film Movietone reconstructs the attack which nineteen Lancasters made on Eder and the Mohne Dams. Chaos was caused by the flood waters from the breached dams. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CANAL BOAT ART- COLOUR
The families that used to ply the canals of Britain had little room in their long boats for luxuries, so they elaborately decorated their boats and utensils. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
Young sculptors in the making. An exhibition of award winning entries from the National Schools Art Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ENGLAND v PORTUGAL
Group 1 of the European Football Championship, and England take on Portugal. ® The result a goal-less draw and it looks like a hard season ahead for English soccer. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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TRIAL OF THE PYX- COLOUR
The worshipful Company of Goldsmiths annually hold a ceremony which dates back to Saxon times, called the 'Trial of the Pyx'. The ceremony is held to weigh and count coinage which is brought into the Hall in large sealed boxes known as...
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SKIING WITHOUT SNOW
Winter holidays for the energetic means skiing and all the gear is on display at the Ski Show in London; and on the artificial ski slope at the Hilland Ski Centre, Edinburgh, Alastair Malcolm wins the Championships. Disclaimer: British...
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EMERGENCY HOUSING
When disorder strikes, the plight of the homeless is a serious problem. Oxfam have found an answer, polystyrene houses that can be manufactured on the spot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CONCRETE YACHT LAUNCHED
An ocean going racing yacht, made of concrete, presented quite a few launching problems. The schooner rigged 'New Freedom' it is hoped, will compete in the 1975 Round the World Yacht Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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AMERICAN BI-CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION- COLOUR
An exhibition to mark the American Bi-centennial was opened by the Queen at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. The Exhibition is a fascinating record of that tremendous struggle which was to produce the Independent nation of...
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INTERNATIONAL SKI SHOW
The New Horticultural Hall, Westminster was the venue for the International Ski Show. Everything to do with Winter Sports was on display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...