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CHURCHILL LAUNCHES ELECTION POLICY
Before a vast crowd Mr Churchill gave the Conservative Party's Policy for the coming General Election. He received a great ovation from the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SOUTH AFRICANS WAR VETERANS PARADE
Veterans of the South African war march to St. Paul's Cathedral to observe the fiftieth anniversary. Amongst those present were Lord Wavell, the Earl of Athlone and Winston Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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A MASTER CRAFTSMAN
A new extension to the Baltic Exchange is being built in the City of London, and Sir Winston Churchill went to the site with Lady Churchill, to lay the foundation stone for the six storey building. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HASTINGS - SIR WINSTON FETED
The ceremony took place at the White Rock Pavilion meeting place of the Courts of Brotherhood and Guestling of the Confederation of Cinque Ports. Sir Winston was presented with a new portrait of himself. It is to be hung in Dover Castle....
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HASTINGS - SIR WINSTON FETED
A ceremony with the fishermen of Hastings was also attended by Field Marshal Montgomery. 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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SIR WINSTON HOLIDAY
Sir Winston and Lady Churchill leave for a holiday at Cap d'Ail and were flying to Nice. They flew in a Viscount by special request of Sir Winston. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SIR WINSTON OFF ON HOLIDAY
At London Airport, Sir Winston and Lady Churchill boarded at BEA Viscount for the flight to Catania in Sicily, where they are to take a well deserved holiday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SIR WINSTON ON HOLIDAY
Syracuse in Sicily was the spot chosen by Sir Winston and Lady Churchill for their holiday, taken shortly after the Ex-Premier's retirement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE CITY'S WELCOME
London's Guildhall offered the traditional sequel to a royal tour. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the Guildhall for the luncheon given by the City of London, to welcome home the royal travellers from their Nigerian tour....
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SIR WINSTON HOME
London Airport - and the return of Sir Winston Churchill from his Riviera holiday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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WE REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS (in colour)
Whitehall, and Her Majesty, with Prince Philip and the Duke of Gloucester, took her place at the Cenotaph to lead the Commonwealth's tribute to the fallen. This year, we were saluting not only the glorious dead of two World Wars, but...
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QUEEN MOTHER LEAVES FOR USA
Princess Margaret was travelling with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as far as Southampton, where she was to board the liner ""Queen Elizabeth"". At Waterloo, Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Children waited...
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CHURCHILL CRISIS
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at London Airport. Continuing the RAF Comet's good work, the ambulance was soon on its way to the Middlesex Hospital. In plaster from thigh to ankle, and strapped on to a stretcher, Sir Winston was gently...
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THUMBS UP, CHURCHILL - NO SOUND
The Prime Minister visits Dockland and inspects bomb damage and meets the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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PREMIER'S TOUR - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill has been touring the country again, at Coventry he saw the ruins of the cathedral. Later he visited aircraft factories, saw the famous ""Spitfire"" and met Test Pilot Henshaw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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OTTAWA'S GREETING TO THE PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received a rousing welcome when he arrived it Ottawa. In the Parliament House he delivered the second great speech of his tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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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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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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PRESENT PARLIAMENT TO END
With the dissolution of Parliament, everybody is thinking about the General Election which will take place on February 23rd. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN MOTHER HOME
London put out the flags and the streets were lined with Londoners on the day of the Queen Mother's return. At Waterloo, the Queen and the Duke waited with their children for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Sir Winston...
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HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Westminster Hall was the scene of the birthday presentation to Sir Winston. Mr Attlee offered the first gift, and the Commemorative Book from members of the Commons was presented by David Grenfell, ""Father of the House"". Disclaimer:...
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THE ELECTION - LABOUR GAINS BARE MAJORITY
Polling was reported heavy in all areas, over 80% of the electorate voted. Large crowds collected in London to watch the results come through. After Labour's win by a narrow majority Mr Attlee announced they would ""carry on""....
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RECORD RACING PRIZE
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot was worth over £25,000 to the winner. Mr Churchill was there to watch his horse ""Colonist II"". The race was won by ""Supreme Court"" by three quarters of a length from...
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MR CHURCHILL VISITS WALES AND THE WEST - - NO SOUND
The Premier visits Swansea and Cardiff and then Bristol. At Bristol University he confirmed degrees on Mr Winant and Mr Menzies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...