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BIG BEN'S BIRTHDAY
There's a special reason for these pictures of the Houses of Parliament. This year of grace marks the hundredth birthday of the world's most famous clock. Everyone calls it ""Big Ben"" (though that's not really quite correct), and we all...
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JEWISH REMEMBRANCE
It was the annual Jewish tribute to fallen comrades, and Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Vian was this year's inspecting officer. One of the wreath-layers was Lieutenant Gould VC. The Chief Rabbi, with the Senior Jewish Chaplain to the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO DOCKS
So great is the Port of London's Dock system, that it took the Queen and the Prince the best part of a day to take a good look at it. A number of warehouses came in for royal inspection and London's cellars. Then, the Queen and her...
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RMS AMAZON
Amazon is the first of three Royal Mail liners for the South American service. Princess Margaret, paying a visit, was received by ""Amazon's"" Captain, and he accompanied Her Royal Highness on a tour of the ship, which she herself had...
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NEW ZEALAND'S DAY AT BRANDS
Three New Zealanders, led by Bruce McLaren, take first, third and fourth places in the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch. F1 curtain raiser for the Grand Prix season. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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PUMP TO PRESERVE
The latest way to store grain - in an inflatable synthetic rubber silo - could be a boon to save waste for the hungry millions around the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Memoir: ® A tribute by G Ward Price.
Lawrence of Arabia. 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 represent the opinions or...
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AQUA BIKE
A pedal-powered, propeller-driven water float is the latest on the water scene. 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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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In Britain
First snapshot is Isle of Man at inauguration of Sir Montagu Butler as Lieutenant-Governor. ® London: Catholic police parade. ® Lympne: Ten new planes for Egypt. ® Lincoln: Battalion's long overdue return. ® Dover: Royal visitors...
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HOT AND COLD
Our pictures show October scenes in a London Park. The warm October weather tempted fashion models to look ahead in a pre-view of next season's swimsuits: 1960 styles for girls who look the mostest in the leastest! ® And if you want to...
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TIGER QUINS
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EPSOM SERVICE
Horses and riders were assembling from miles around for a special Horsemen's Sunday Service at Epsom Downs, that famous racecourse. It was conducted by the Bishop of Guildford and the Vicar of Burgh Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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ARP EFFICIENCY AT NEW SOUTHGATE -
The Standard Telephone Factory take part in an ARP rehearsal. The five thousand workers take refuge in the specially built tunnels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CITY WELCOMES PRINCESS AND DUKE
The Princess and the Duke, driving from Buckingham Palace in an open carriage (in spite of persistent rain) received an ovation from Londoners all the way. As guests of honour of the City of London at a luncheon at Guildhall, they were...
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
A march-past at Guildhall, with the new Lord Mayor (Sir Leslie Boyce) taking the salute gave spectators a foretaste of this year's show. Sir Leslie, a former MP for Gloucester, is a native of New South Wales, and the first Australian to...
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OAK APPLE DAY
It was Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea when Field Marshal Sir William Slim, accompanied by the Governor, General Sir Bernard Paget, inspected the Pensioners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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FINAL TRIBUTE TO RM CADETS
In Rochester Cathedral, where the funeral service was held, two hundred relatives were among the three thousand congregation which included senior Naval Officers and other Service Chiefs. From the Cathedral, the coffins were taken...
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GENERAL ELECTION - CANDIDATES IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
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PERSIA - THE END?
Among early arrivals at London Airport from Abadan were members of the British hospital staff. A personal view of the situation was given by the Matron, Miss Dorothy Ridge and one of the Sisters. Also home in Britain were members of the...
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ANXIETY IN HIGH PLACES
The collapse of the two-hundred foot Tower Block in Canning Town - with the miraculous escape of almost all its residents - raises widespread doubts about the pre-fabricated type of construction. All of us eagerly await the findings of...
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
From the workshop and Museum of Carl Dolmetsch, musical instrument maker in the Surrey Countryside some example of fine craftsmanship. ® More musical instruments and their sounds from the Musical Instrument Trade Fair in London....
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AROUND THE RIVER
Movietone invites you to take a river trip. ® To meet Sir Francis Chichester at Greenwich, where ""Gipsy Moth"" is now on permanent view. To call in at the Palace where Sir Alec Rose has received his Knighthood - and to inspect...
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LESS NOISE
Demonstrated in London, a new Road Drill that causes far less annoyance through noise. It uses hydraulics instead of a pneumatic compressor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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TOYS - TOYS - TOYS
The British Toy Fair - held at Brighton probably for the last time - shows the industry's export potential to buyers from overseas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...