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PRIME MINISTER HEATH IN INDIA
The Prime Minister, Mr Edward Heath, arrives in New Delhi for a three day visit on his way to the vital Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Singapore. India's Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi, meets him at the airport before...
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EISENHOWER TAKES OVER
The supreme commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Forces in Europe got busy immediately he arrived in Paris. He met M Schuman and Field Marshal Montgomery. Meetings followed with Monsieur Moch, Monsieur Pleven and General Juin. General...
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LUNARNAUTS
Continuing their whistle stop tour, the Apollo Eleven Astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins face a hectic itinerary in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS - REVIEW 70 -
All the highlights of the year in a special King Size release heralding the splendid seventies. ® Twelve months in as many minutes - An Action Package, recording the dramas, the tragedies, the achievements of 1970. Disclaimer: British...
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PHILLIPS & CLAYTON COMING CLASH
Al Philips in London and Ronnie Clayton in Blackpool both train for their forthcoming fight. 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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PUNCH UP!
In Melbourne, Britain's Alan Rudkin just fails to take the World Bantamweight crown with Australia's Lionel Rose on a controversial split points decision. ® In Suez, Egyptian oil Refineries are ablaze during the latest conflict with...
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IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION
Once again, the Ideal Home Exhibition and all the latest ideas have been staged at Olympia. First to attend the preview were the Lord Mayor of London and Mrs Lowson, with Lord Rothermere. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EXPORTS - STRAIGHT UP
Some spectacular flying by Britain's Jump Jet, the Harrier, on show at Dunsfold after a visit to the factory where this revolutionary plane is built. Export expectations could realise seven hundred and fifty million pounds, so great is...
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At home, at Greenwich, the original Cutty Sark is celebrating her one hundredth anniversary. There's a half gallon bottle of whisky that bears her name for the first visitor aboard on her birthday.
Also part of the celebrations, an International Caber Tossing Championship, won by Bill Anderson from Aberdeen. ® ® ""Cutty Sark"" means ""Short Shift"". So a contest to find the most original Cutty Sark - or Mini Dress - of 1969, is a...
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She always appreciates a box of chocs! This year is the Centenary of the very first decorated chocolate boxes which have reflected popular taste - in art as well as sweets - so very accurately down t
Another recent exhibition featured the Souvenirs selected by the Design Centre to commemorate the Prince of Wales' Investiture at Caernarfon this summer. As for the rest of our souvenir industry, Lord Snowdon calls it nothing less than...
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MOTOR MUSEUM
Lord Montagu's Motor Museum began in 1952 on his estate at Beaulieu. The museum has advanced so far, that space was the problem. Today the National Motor Museum has taken its place, it is said to be the most important of its kind in the...
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ROYAL ASCOT, 1972
A fashion show, in the setting of the Sport of Kings. The Shah of Iran accompanies the Queen and Royal family to this most colourful event in the racing calendar. ® Ladies Day is Gold Cup Day, and victory for Erimo Hawk ridden by P...
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MISS WORLD 1972
Miss World 1972 held at the Albert Hall. Belinda Roma Green - Miss Australia - wins. 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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INIGO JONES STAMPS
An issue of Inigo Jones stamps on the 400th anniversary of the famous architect's birth. 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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MILK RACE
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
In Dublin the Annual St. Patrick Day's Parade. American drum majorettes played a major part in a march past along O'Connell Street. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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WORLD PLOUGHING
The 20th World Ploughing Contest at Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford. Won by Finnish ploughman Paavo Tuominen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE MOTOR SHOW
The 1972 London Motor Show held at Earl's Court. On display, cars of all makes and prices. The 'star' of the show - the new Jaguar - strongly supported by the most advanced car of all - Cartoonist Rowland Emmett's 'Emmetmobile'....
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ASIAN FAMILIES
Mr Jeremy Thorpe, the Liberal Leader, takes an Asian family into his country cottage. ® And the Duke of Edinburgh visits the Resettlement Centre at West Malling. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ELECTION - BRANDT WINS
Chancellor Brandt and Opposition Leader, Rainer Barzel at the polls. Herr Brandt wins. 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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BIRDMEN RALLY
Man has always wanted to imitate the bird in flight and the bait of £1,000 attracted many 'would be' birdmen and women, to the seaside launch pad. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORTACULAR '71
The World of Sport goes to Earl's Court, with simulated ski-slopes, a golf range, hot wheel racing, and a weight-lifting contest between Britain and Hungary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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IRISH REFERENDUM
Jack Lynch & de Valera lead Ireland to the polls, for a vote on the Republic's entry into EEC. 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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FAULKNER IN LONDON
Brian Faulkner arrives to have talks with the Prime Minister at Chequers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...