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TUTANKHAMEN - IN COLOUR
For the first time in this country, the wonders and pleasures of Tutankhamen's Tomb are on display at the British Museum. The Queen after her Asian tour, opens the exhibition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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LONDON HONOURS MEMORY OF AMERICAN DEAD
British and American servicemen and women marched to St. Paul's on Independence Day. General Eisenhower made the presentation of the Roll of Honour of those who gave their lives ""in the cause of freedom, justice and truth"". Disclaimer:...
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PRINCESS VISITS NORWICH - NO SOUND
During her visit to Norwich Princess Elizabeth went to the City Hall, the cathedral and saw some local industries. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ASCOTS GOLD CUP
Gold Cup Day at Ascot - and many thousands of people admiring the dignity of the Royal drive. In the race itself, 'Colonist II"" really looked like winning a great victory for Mr Churchill, when 'Pan II' came with an irresistible burst...
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ROYAL ASCOT
The Royal drive is, by long tradition, a most important feature of the meeting and Princess Elizabeth drove, with Her Majesty in the first carriage. Princess Margaret was in the second. Ascot, of course, provides one of the greatest...
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ROYAL VISIT TO BRITISH CEMETERY
The British War Graves at Anzio, bearing witness to the sacrifice made by so many on Italian soil, recently received a visit from Princess Elizabeth and the Duke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE DERBY
Special colour coverage of the most famous classic of the Flat - The Derby. The glamour of Derby Day, with its high fashion, frivolity and of course the racing is all presented. It's the world's toughest test for both horse and jockey...
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PRINCESS ATTENDS FASHION GARDEN PARTY
Princess Elizabeth went to Lancaster House Garden to inaugurate London's Fashion Fortnight. There was a ""guard of honour"" of mannequins, as Her Royal Highness arrived, accompanied by Sir Hartley and Lady Shawcross. Disclaimer: British...
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KING'S COLOUR FOR RAF
On her 84th birthday Queen Mary joined members of her family in Hyde Park to watch Princess Elizabeth present he King’s Colour to the Royal Air Force. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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QUEEN AT THE TEST MATCH
The Queen attending the opening day of the first Test between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground. After a disastrous opening, England finished the day with 252 for 8. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Wembley - setting for the Royal International Horse Show - and this year is one of the richest ever with ten thousand pounds prize money. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HRH WITH GRENADIERS
Princess Elizabeth, as Colonel of the Regiment, recently inspected the third battalion, the Grenadier Guards. The ceremony was at Chelsea Barracks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
Her Majesty the Queen, lead the Nation's homage to the dead on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph, Whitehall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ARMY MUSEUM
A new Army Museum was opened by the Queen 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...
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CHELSEA & DUTCH FLOWER SHOW
The boom bloom is back with us once again. The flowers, though ""forced"" under glass, are bigger, better and brighter this year. The English are best in Roses, the Dutch are the best in Tulips as we see when Queen Juliana of The...
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WESTMINSTER BELLS
New bells for Westminster Abbey where the Queen attended a short dedication ceremony. 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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GERMAN STATE VISIT
At Windsor Castle, the Queen welcomes the President and Frau Heinemann on their State Visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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GANG SHOW 40TH ANNIVERSARY
The Scout Association celebrates 40 years of the Scout Gang Show, produced by Ralph Reader. 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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PRESIDENT TITO
President Tito visits the Queen & Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace. 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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QUEEN IN PARIS - COLOUR
The Queen & Duke of Edinburgh start a five day visit to France. With the European Common Market in view - the tour should cement our relations even more. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
Thousand of security men were on duty, following the recent London bomb explosions, when the Queen opened Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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DUTCH STATE VISIT
The first state visit to Windsor since 1909. Queen Juliana & Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands were here on a five day visit. The Duke of Edinburgh took Prince Bernhard along to Fairford for a look at Concorde. The Dutch Prince said, he...
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NEW LIFEBOAT
The Queen visits Henley-on-Thames to name a new lifeboat and for the Royal British Legion Jubilee. The first time a reigning Monarch has personally named a RNLI lifeboat. The lifeboat cost about £70,000 of which £51,000 was found by...
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ROYAL BELGIUM ART
An exhibition of Flemish Art at the Royal Academy was attended by the Queen & the King and Queen of Belgium. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...