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EPSOM SERVICE
Horses and riders were assembling from miles around for a special Horsemen's Sunday Service at Epsom Downs, that famous racecourse. It was conducted by the Bishop of Guildford and the Vicar of Burgh Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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Stalin Reviews Red Troops In Moscow
Impressive march past of Soviet soldiers and tanks marks climax of recent Bolshevik Congress. 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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INDONESIAN CELEBRATION
At the Indonesian Ambassador's residence in London, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the tenth anniversary of Independence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ARP EFFICIENCY AT NEW SOUTHGATE -
The Standard Telephone Factory take part in an ARP rehearsal. The five thousand workers take refuge in the specially built tunnels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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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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LABOUR'S VITAL CONFERENCE OPENS
At Blackpool we see the principal Labour MP's arriving for their Conference. Mr Morgan Phillips summarises the object of the Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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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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WESTERN UNION NAVAL EXERCISES COMPLETED
The Western Union Fleets seen here during their exercises in the Bay of Biscay. Monty, who is a spectator aboard the ""Implacable"" watches the manoeuvres very closely. Admiral McGrigor transfers from the aircraft carrier ""Implacable""...