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LONGEST HOT DOG
The longest hot dog in the world presented and eaten by Spike Milligan and Barbara Allen in Lincoln's Inn Fields. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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DUKE GOES SAILING
Cowes Week and the Duke of Edinburgh at the helm of Owen Aisher's Yeoman XIX. 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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NEW GIBRALTAR STAMPS
New self-adhesive stamps for Gibraltar, depicting pillar box designs dating from the reign of Queen Victoria. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NATURAL HISTORY SALE
An Auction of Natural History Specimens at the Finsbury Town Hall takes you on safari without firing a shot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS
The European Gymnastics Champions All Competition for Men and Women at the Empire Pool, Wembley, with Nina Dronova, a new Russian star. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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CRUFT'S DOG SHOW- COLOUR
The big event of the canine world and this year's 'Supreme Champion' is 'Bertie Button', a West Highland Terrier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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EASTER PARADE - COLOUR
The sun shone on the colourful Easter Parade through Battersea Park. Among the attractions were several bands, a colourful float of spring flowers from Jersey and London's Pearly King and Queen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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INLAND WATERWAYS NATIONAL FESTIVAL- COLOUR
Pleasure crafts of varying kinds gathered at York for the Inland Waterways National Festival. More and more people, as the meeting demonstrated, are taking an interest in boating on the countries Canals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - COLOUR
World has commenced on what will be the World's Longest single span suspension bridge linking Lincolnshire and Yorkshire's East Riding, by 1978. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE SUGAR CRISIS
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CRUFT'S DOG SHOW
Cruft's Dog Show held at Olympia - Supreme Champion is 'Bossy Boots' - a St. Bernard. 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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BATTLE OF FLOWERS- COLOUR
Jersey's annual parade full of colour and beauty. As always, much time and care has been lavished on the building of the splendid floats. ® Leading the procession was this year's 'Miss Jersey Battle of Flowers' - Helen Bonney....
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HON. DOCTORATE OF LAW FOR PRINCE CHARLES
At London University, Chancellor of the Senate, HRH The Queen Mother confers the degree of Doctor of Law on Prince Charles. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CAMPING OUTDOOR HOLIDAY EXHIBITION- COLOUR
The equipment for Camping holidays becomes more sophisticated every year and many of the new ideas were on show at this Exhibition. Also to be seen was the equipment used by the recent British Everest Expedition. Disclaimer: British...
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BUILD A CAR COMPETITION - FINAL
At the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Bordon, the final of the schools Build a Car Competition is won by Cranleigh School in Surrey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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POTATO HARVESTER
An X-ray operated separator makes light work of potato harvesting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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KNOCKING DOWN DOODLEBUGS -
Southern England has been badly hit in the past six weeks by the ""Doodlebugs"". Many people, including air crew, are helping to repair the damage inflicted by these flying bombs. The American 8th Air Force filmed a pilots eye view of a...
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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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Lady Snowden Champions Opera
In first talking picture, wife of ex-Chancellor of Exchequer urges cause dear to her heart. 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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Gandhi's Apartment Is Made Ready
Miss Muriel Lester shows us at Kingsley Hall rooms where she hopes Indian leader will stay. 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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Miss Bondfield and Lady MP's
Labour party women members on steps of Parliament. 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...
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Empire Day Scenes and Singing
Youngsters parade before the Mayor of Hampstead at Grange Park School, Kilburn. 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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Britain's Foremost Tennis Star Weds
HW Austin is married to Miss Phyllis Konstam in happy ceremony at Hampstead. ® Sub.1. Later at the reception. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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Our Christmas Mail Sorted at Mount Pleasant
To Mount Pleasant come and see GPO at work. 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...