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OVERLORD TAPESTRY- COLOUR
It has taken five years for twenty students of the Royal College of Needlework, to compete this tapestry record of Operation Overlord. The events of this World War II invasion of Europe have been worked in embroidery to a design by Miss...
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FLYING EAGLES- COLOUR
At Chilham Castle, home of Viscount Massereene and Ferrard, they are trying to promote interest in the conservation of birds of prey. Displays are staged so that visitors can observe the birds at close quarters and watch them in free...
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VENUS FLY TRAP
Plant feeding time at Terence Lumley's Home and Garden shop where the carnivorous plants grow well on prime steak. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ABBEYDALE INDUSTRIAL HAMLET
A glimpse of industry in the eighteenth century has been preserved at the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. Water was the power used then to turn the wheels of industry, for the making of pottery and fashioning steel tools. Disclaimer:...
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ROYAL FASHION SHOW
The Queen Mother who was accompanied by Princess Margaret talked with Britain's top fashion designers, including royal dressmaker Norman Hartnell. It was a private showing of the latest modes, presented by eleven fashion houses....
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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GBS Stars Himself In Talkie Charade
Sir Barry Jackson says a few words introducing Mr Shaw with Festival Company at Malvern. 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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Parliament To Have Feminine Influence
New batch of women MP's are introduced by Lady Astor following defeat of all socialist ladies. 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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Horsey Aristocrats Throw a Party
Gallant steeds hold an International Show at Olympia all on their own account. 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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Guards Walk To Save Our Money
Second Battalion Scots Guards make a voluntary march from Aldershot to Windsor to avoid train fare. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Round Table Conference
BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS has the honour to present an exclusive sound picture of the final Session of the India Round Table Conference, which by gracious consent of HM The King-Emperor, they were privilleged to take in St James's Palace....
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Brass Band Contest at Crystal Palace
Great mass rendering of noble music is directed by JH Iles. 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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New LCC Chairman - Mr Ernest Sanger, JP
Mr Ernest Sanger recalls how vast an undertaking is the government of our great city. 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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Barrie's Childhood Memories Of Hardy
At Dorchester, creator of Peter Pan unveils town's memorial to poet novelist of Wessex. 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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PREMIERE - TORA-TORA-TORA
A star-studded premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre for the 20th Century Fox film ""Tora-Tora-Tora"". A brilliant reconstruction of the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, in December, 1941, the film took four years...
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HOVERCRAFT RACE
Britain stages the first ever light hovercraft race on the Thames. Most of the craft are home-made and only ten of the twenty starters complete the five mile course. The race is to become an annual event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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ZOO TRAIN
A railway has been opened at Whipsnade Zoo to save foot-slogging around the park to see the animals. These include the first herd of White Rhinos to be kept in captivity in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CONCORDE BREAKS SOUND BARRIER
The British Concorde 002 breaks the sound barrier in its first flight since being grounded in April for new engines and control systems. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
This may have been the last ""Three A's"" athletic meeting in London. The event's likely to be transferred to the provinces. But for a possible finale it's full of excitement in both field and track events. And we're sorry to see the...
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AQUA VILLA
With the cost of land and houses constantly increasing, a new idea in home ownership. The Aquavilla combines all the assets of a modern house with the additional advantages of river or lakeside settings. Floated on pontoons at the site...
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SS GREAT BRITAIN
Launched at Bristol in 1843, Brunel's magnificent steamship the ""Great Britain"" is now nearing her home port. The great vessel had been beached in the Falkland Islands for 33 years. Now a £150,000 salvage operation has ensured her...
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THE NEW CABINET
Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath introduces the members of his cabinet. The men who will lead Britain from the front benches of the Newly Elected Government. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ON THE MEND
Will he be going again next month? That's the loaded question for Graham Hill as he exercises and strengthens his muscles; recovering from his 150 mph Grand Prix crash last October. ® ® Tony Jacklin, the first Briton to win the British...
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DICKENS CENTENARY
A special exhibition in London marks the centenary of Charles Dickens' death. Manuscripts, illustrations, letter and first editions are included among the treasures at the novelist's house in Doughty St., where many of his famous novels...