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IT'S ALL GO
The Scottish Milk Race reaches its finale in a 46 mile dash in heavy rain round Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The winner - England's Brian Jolly. ® ® Down in Devon, some fifty competitors revive an ancient sporting event at Kingsbridge,...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC
Intorplas, an International Exhibition for everything that's plastic. ® Plastic includes ""Tomboy"" a new moulded plastic boat, for everyone that wants to be out, about and afloat. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WALK ON WATER
Ski-jumping without skis is no sport for tenderfeet - or tender behinds - as shown during the Australian Barefoot Water-Ski Championships in Sydney. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HE BUILT HIS OWN BRIDGE
An enterprising Canadian ""Do-it-Yourself"" enthusiast overcomes official apathy and decides to buy his own bridge and erect it over the Fraser River. In doing so, he and his neighbours are saved a sixty mile drive to the nearest...
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VIVA MEXICO
In spite of thousands of armed security men in the stadium - in spite of civil unrest in the country - in spite of all the threats to boycott the games - in spite of the hazards of high altitude - the first Latin American Olympiad gets...
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GREECE SAYS ""YES""
The Referendum on the new constitution results in a landslide victory for the Army-backed regime after an allegedly ""democratic"" election. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CHAMPS OF THE GREEN
You can't say Bowls isn't an exciting sport, when you've watched Australia's Master of Champions Rolie Stephens in action. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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POP POLL AWARDS
Julie Driscoll, voted Britain's number one singer in Melody Maker Poll, leads the list of Top Pop Personalities at Award Presentation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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RUNNING OF THE 127TH GRAND NATIONAL - COLOUR SPECIAL
The 1971 Grand National and a big field of 38 gather to do battle in the toughest test for horses and jockeys ever devised. Four miles, 856 yards and 30 gruelling jumps. Movietone follows the demanding race from the rails capturing the...
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FISHING EXHIBITION
The giant World Fishing Exhibition, held in Dublin for the first time, attracts visitors from thirteen nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THE QUEEN VISITS BRIZE NORTON
The Queen visits Brize Norton and talks with RAF families. 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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QUEEN AT HARROW SCHOOL
The Queen visits the famous public school at Harrow to mark the 400th year of the granting of the school's charter by Elizabeth the First. Her Majesty unveils a plaque in the new Physics Laboratories - plants a tree and joins the boys at...
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ST. NICHOLAS - PLYMOUTH
How about going Dutch at Christmas. Holland's traditional Father Christmas - St. Nicholas - pays a special visit to Plymouth. Some of the presents he brings are Dutch produce, but the kids are anything but cheesed off. Disclaimer:...
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GRAND NATIONAL HORSES
Some of the world's best horses are bred & trained in Ireland - especially steeplechasers. We look at two racing stables, and at two candidates for this year's Grand National trained by Tom Dreaper at Greenogue. One of them's ""Vulture""...
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LOUIS OSMAN GOLD EXHIBITION
One of Britain's leading artistic designers is given the honour of the first one-man exhibition at the Goldsmith's Hall in London. He's Louis Osman, architect turned experimental gold designer, who created the crown Prince Charles wore...
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ROCKING HORSE HOSPITAL
More horses, but they won't rock the bookies - only kids. Seventy year old Andrew Booth restores century old rocking horses to their original glory, and makes new ones as well. He can give the old ones face-lifts, new manes, replacement...
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PREMIERE OF 'SCROOGE'
A Royal Premiere for the new musical film ""Scrooge"" based on Dickens' novel - ""A Christmas Carol"". Princess Margaret attends and meets the stars of the show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SCOUT CAR RACES
The National Scout Car Races on Plymouth Hoe. 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...
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VJ DAY
Mr Attlee broadcast at midnight the news that victory over Japan was complete. VJ Day coincided with the Royal Opening of Parliament and the King and Queen's drive to Westminster began the two days of celebrations. ® ® Crowds gathered...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS - PRINCESS MARGARET COMMANDANT-IN-CHIEF
Princess Margaret, as Commandant-in-Chief, presented prizes to St. John's Ambulance Cadets. 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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V E DAY ANNIVERSARY - MARCH PAST IN BERLIN
The Allies marched past the monument to Soviet heroes in Berlin's Tiergarten. 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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HOOVER'S FOOD FACTS FOR AMERICANS
Mr Hoover talks on his report on World Food conditions. 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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SPILLS AND GRACEFUL SKATING END WINTER OLYMPICS
At St. Moritz there were many spills in the Downhill Ski racing. In the Figure Skating Barbara Ann Scott of Canada carried off the Ladies Title. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...