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Lloyd George Plays Role of Patriarch
War Premier emphasizes Welsh Unity from walls of Caernarfôn Castle on St. David's Day. 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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WEST INDIES HAIL THE PRINCESS
Princess Margaret had her first glimpse of the West Indies during a short stop at Montego Bay in Jamaica. Her Royal Highness proceeded to Trinidad in the Stratocruiser ""Canopus"" which landed at Piarco Airport in brilliant sunshine. The...
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ROYAL TOUR - GRENADA & BARBADOS
When Princess Margaret arrived at Grenada on board the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"", she was welcomed by the Governor, Sir Edward Beetham. Later Her Royal Highness went to Barbados, where she received a great welcome from the people of...
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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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THE SPORTING SCENE - WATER SKIING
In Florida, World Water-Ski Champion, Alfredo Mendoz has been teaching Lee Anne Meriwether (Miss America) the art of water skiing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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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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THE CHANCELLOR ON HIS BUDGET
Sir Stafford Cripps speaks about the Budget he has just announced. 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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ISLE OF MAN CAR RACING THRILLS
Shots of World famous drivers competing for the Manx Cup and the Empire Trophy. 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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ROYAL VISIT TO SHREWSBURY
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Royal Show at Shrewsbury, taking great interest in the exhibits of cattle. They were escorted by Mr Tom Williams. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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POLITICIANS ABROAD - MR EDEN RETURNS
Mr Eden arrives home after his tour of the Empire which included India, Australia and New Zealand. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PREMIER ADDRESSES UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
At a meeting of the United Nations Association at Arundel Castle the Prime Minister addresses the gathering. He is supported by the Duke of Norfolk, Lord Simon and the Marquess of Reading. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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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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POVERTY MARCHERS
At ""Resurrection City"" - Washington camp-site of the Poor Marchers - a reversal of the Non-violent Campaign for equal opportunities. Soon after the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol - riots threaten to undo much of the work of the...
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DESIGN FOR EXPORT
Mr Wilson opens the ""Design for Export"" Exhibition in London - and makes a tour of the latest kitchen equipment to learn the recipe for overseas sales. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AMERICA BOUND
Two unusual exports to the United States. A Liberty Bell, made by the London Foundry that cast the original one leaves for Philadelphia. London Bridge - sold to Arizona for a million pounds begins its transatlantic journey. Disclaimer:...
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HUMOUR BEHIND THE LINES -
Tommy Trinder recently arrived at the ""Garrison Theatre"" in Foggia, Italy to entertain the men of the Eighth Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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HEART MAN DIES
The death of Louis Washkansky cast a shadow over this dramatic Medical advance in Heart Transplanting. But Surgeons are hopeful that it indicates no major setback for future operations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HAIR FASHIONS FOR SPRING
The new spring hair styles as created by Monsieur Raymonde. 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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SPACE FLIGHT - BY TELESCOPE!
Just been opened by Lord Bowden, Minister of State for Science, the new radio telescope at Cambridge. It was designed by Martin Ryle who is Professor of Radio Astronomy and his new telescope makes Cambridge the best equipped centre in...
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""QUEEN VICTORIA"" ARRIVES BY PLANE
Arriving at London airport, American film star Irene Dunne comes to start work on the first film she will have made in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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ROYAL ROMANCE
Princess Margaretha of Sweden and her husband, London businessman, Mr John Ambler, arriving at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, for the christening of their baby daughter Sybilla Louise. At the christening also was Princess Beatrix of...
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FANS DOUBT FARR VERDICT
At Granby Halls, Leicester, Piet Wilde, Belgian Heavyweight Champion, met Tommy Farr in a ten round battle. The fight ended, however, in the third round when Farr put Wilde down with a right to the jaw, the referee counted Wilde out -...