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MEET THE DIGGERS
At Bishops Stortford, an enterprising inventor has developed a garden fork that takes the back-ache out of digging. Digging with a different purpose in Somerset where a team of archaeologists are burrowing into the mound of Cadbury Hill,...
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DOCKLAND ARTIST
At Queen Mary College, Mile End Road, an exhibition by Artist Dock-workers from all over Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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FRIENDS OF MAN
The ""Ponies"" of Britain"" Stallion Show at Ascot - the only show of its type in the world, also features plenty of canine visitors - man's other ""Best Friend"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RISE AND SHINE
The International Watch and Jewellery Trade Fair at Earls Court features the lush life. The latest watches, jewellery, gold and silver-ware to make you forget squeezes and freezes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FIRECREST BURNS 'EM UP
Peter Robeson on 'Firecrest' wins the King George V Cup at the Royal International Horse Show. In the Ladies Prize, the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Betty Jennaway and 'Grey-leg' are the victors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BAN THE BOOM
Movietone records the last of the current series of Sonic Boom Tests - and the comments of the public in Trafalgar Square. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PINTA PEDAL
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race, sponsored by the Milk Marketing Board, leaves Worthing. Ahead - fourteen days and fourteen hundred miles of tough pedalling. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ICE CREAM
The cream of Professional Ice Skaters competing for World titles at Wembley. 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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GIRL'S MAKE TURF HISTORY
Mrs Sally Wainwright and Miss P Mackenzie are the first women to take advantage of a new rule permitting women to ride against men in hunt races. This first men-women Point to Point is held at Tweseldown near Aldershot. Disclaimer:...
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OIL HAZARD
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The Giant Tanker, Torrey Canyon, aground on the Seven Stones, sixteen miles off...
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ZOO BABIES
At Whipsnade Zoo - a baby llama meets the visitors, and three brown bear cubs make their debut. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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SIR FRANCIS
Sir Francis Chichester receives the Accolade of Knighthood from the Queen at a ceremony at Greenwich, recalling another ceremony, nearly four hundred years ago, at Deptford, when Sir Francis Drake was knighted. Today, at Madame...
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ATHLETICS
Kipchoge Keino of Kenya wins the Morley Mile at White City, in an attempt to recover his World Record. But Britain's Three Milers uphold their reputation against another Kenya challenge from Naftali Temu. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
The impressive Consecration of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. 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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AIR FAIR
Biggin Hill holds the annual International Air Fair - A four-day feast of flight, with aerobatics and sky-diving to complete a ""Mini-Farnborough Show"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ACTION GIRLS
Three girls who don't take life sitting down. Solo Pilot Sheila Scott, aiming to beat Amy Johnson's London - Capetown record. Canadian Student Liz Reid wins a Scholarship to learn about Engineering in Britain. ® Rosemary Brimblecombe...
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SOUNDING BRASS
In direct contrast to the Pop Scene, Pupils at a Leeds Secondary School go in for their own Brass Band. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WHAT FUTURE FOR GIANTS?
Aircraft production is gradually decreasing. 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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BUILDERS BEAT THE CLOCK
Using prefabrication techniques in the factory, British firm produces ""Instant Building"". A two-storey office/school is erected in one day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE
For the first time since the Sovereign's parade has been held at Sandhurst, a Prime Minister represented the Queen. Mr Macmillan who was received with a General salute, made the inspection, and the Sword of Honour was presented to Senior...
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EXHIBITION TIME
(Boats) ® This ocean-going Catamaran was one of many craft actually afloat in the harbour at the National Boat Show. Another was the biggest motor cruiser at the Show - a 52-footer, with a telly, a tape-recorder and all the latest...
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KEW GARDENS CELEBRATE
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, now celebrating their two hundredth birthday, are one of the most delightful of London attractions. Developed over the years from a private garden, they now cover over 300 acres, and include a number of...
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SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP
Our pictures show Streatham Ice Rink, and an exhibition of dancing by Mr Jones and Miss Denny, British, European and World Champions. Now the Ladies' Amateur Figure Skating Championship of Great Britain, with Miss Carolyn Krau a...
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DRAMA AWARDS
Our pictures show Sir Alec Guinness arriving for the Evening Standard Drama Awards presentation party at the Savoy. Sir Malcolm Sargent was another of the distinguished gathering. Stars of stage and screen personalities included Leslie...