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MODEL ENGINEERING
At the New Horticultural Hall, Westminster, skill and ingenuity were on display in great variety of subjects. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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EASTER PARADE
Highlights of the Easter activities and among them was these 'Piano-pushing' students on their way to Brighton. Scenes of the early sea-trials of the American submarine ""Thresher"" now lost. The bonnets were out in plenty for the Easter...
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CYPRUS FIRE AFTERMATH
The forest fire was still burning long after the frantic three minute flare up which trapped British servicemen and caused the tragic loss of nineteen lives. Meanwhile the main operation continued. The funeral of the men who had lost...
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US WAR PLANT UNDER WAY - Atomic Shelter
A sign of the times at Forth Worth, Texas: B36 bombers now being produced in large numbers. Believed to be the world's largest military aircraft, the B36 will have an important role to play - should war come. Meanwhile, in Vancouver...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT DONCASTER
Princess Margaret, accompanied by Lady Mountbatten, visited a camp for boys and girls of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE ""SNARK""
The take off space needed for the American guided missile is no larger than a tennis court. It's called the ""Snark"" and one is reported to have flown the record distance of 2,000 miles across the Caribbean. Disclaimer: British...
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century phenakistoscope with man playing double bass
Phenakistoscope c.1833, animated to create an illusion of motion.
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AVIATION - BRABAZON I IS OUT
The biggest airliner ever built is seen for the first time at Filton, Bristol. 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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AIRBORNE'S ST. LEGER
Doncaster Racecourse was crowded to see the Derby winner, Airborne, claim St. Leger as well. 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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GLORIOUS ASCOT
The weather was glorious for the start of Ascot and the main fashion point was the hats. Led by the King there was a return to morning coats and toppers for the men. Reynard Volant won the Ascot Stakes for the second year. Disclaimer:...
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HELIGOLAND BLOW-UP
The two islands of Heligoland were strongly fortified by Hitler and now a colossal explosion has been used to demolish much of this war time building. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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AFTER RECORDS - ""BLUEBIRD"" TO TRY AGAIN
Sir Malcolm Campbell's trials with the ""Bluebird"" have been dogged by bad luck. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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STAGE COACH AS WEDDING CARRIAGE
When Miss Ena Beckton married Aircraftsman Peter Carpenter at St. Barnabas Church, Ealing they left from the church in a stagecoach. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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LIGHT BLUES' EASY BOAT RACE WIN
Cambridge win the University Boat Race by ten lengths. 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...
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FRANCE AGAIN IN THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE
The second of the autumn double, the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, was won by the French horse ""Sayani"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SPORT - THE KENTUCKY DERBY
Jet Pilot' set the pace most of the way to become the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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THE WORLD PRE-OCCUPIED WITH FOOD
VISITOR TELLS AUSTRALIA ""PARCELS APPRECIATED"" - On arrival in Sydney George Formby thanks Australians for the food parcels they have sent to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FRANCE STAGES WORLD JAMBOREE
The 6th World Jamboree of Boy Scouts has taken place in France. 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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SKYLAB ONE LAUNCHED AT CAPE KENNEDY - MUTE
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COLOUR SECTION - EMETT POTATO TRAIN
On the Potato Marketing Board stand, at Olympia is a model of an engine, which they've called Effie. It was created by Rowland Emett. ® Effie's main function at the show is to make baked potatoes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BEAT RECORD TO BEAT
The Cardinals, a British group, try to beat a World Record for playing, previously held by an American group who set a record of 102 hours 7 minutes. The Cardinals beat them with a time of 104 hours 23 minutes. Disclaimer: British...
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ANTIQUE - NOT ANTIQUATED
Pictures show the Autumn Antiques Fair in Chelsea. 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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CALIFORNIA - ROADS INTO RIVERS
Freak rainstorms hit Southern California. Nearly forty families around Los Angeles had to evacuate their homes. One of the houses most severely hit belongs to William Miller, Frank Sinatra's pianist. His wife was swept away in a river of...
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HIGH ON A WINDY TOWER
Britain is on the up and up. New and high buildings are shooting up all over the country. However, high buildings have their drawbacks, such as high winds and rain. The Building Research Station, at Watford near London, is approaching...