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SIR WINSTON - A DEEPENING SLEEP
Pictures show the anxiety and sadness as friends and admirers wait patiently for news of Sir Winston, outside his house in Hyde Park Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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FA CUP FINAL - WOLVES WIN
At Wembley, about 100,000 people saw Wolves beat Leicester City by three goals to one. Before the game the crowd joined in the community singing. The two teams were presented to the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester. At the...
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S ITALIAN VISIT
Princess Margaret arrives at a Naples Airport in one of the King's Vikings and is greeted by the British Ambassador, Sir Victor Mallet, and many Government and civic officials. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CZECH SITUATION
Parliament is recalled in August for the first time since 1939, to discuss the Czechoslovakian situation. There have been demonstrations in France, Belgium & Israel, but the most courageous support came from Romania, herself well within...
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WATCH ON THE FORESTS
That Christmas tree you buy from the shops - have you ever wondered where it was grown? Quite possibly it comes from one of the 500 forests maintained by the Forestry Commission. Their job is to take precautions against tree bandits at...
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THE LAST JOURNEY
Our pictures pay tribute to John F Kennedy, who died from an assassin's bullet on that bright November day in Dallas. ® As America's chief executive he led a nation, but he was also undisputed leader of the Free World, as much respected...
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EASTER PARADE
Highlights of the Easter activities and among them was these 'Piano-pushing' students on their way to Brighton. Scenes of the early sea-trials of the American submarine ""Thresher"" now lost. The bonnets were out in plenty for the Easter...
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REFUGEES REFUSE
Hungarian refugees gave a very cold reception to a Repatriation Commission, visiting Austria on behalf of Mr Kadar's Government. Police were called in to dissuade the Hungarians from man handling these emissaries of the present Communist...
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THE HOME TEAM
When, in 1960, Mr Macmillan appointed the 14th Earl of Home as Foreign Secretary, little was known about him. Impossible that he should occupy Number 10! His first task as Prime Minister - the selection of his cabinet was an object...
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ROYAL SILVER WEDDING
Movietone is proud to join with Britons everywhere in offering heartfelt congratulations to Their Majesties on the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE STONE TURNS UP
Arbroath Abbey witnessed the signing of the declaration of Scottish Independence in 1320 - now it's the place chosen for the delivery of the Stone of Destiny. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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POZZOULI - A DYING TOWN
A mass evacuation of Pozzouli - the southern Italian town which is rising by one centimetre a day. Throughout it's history, the town has been threatened by volcanic eruptions or earth tremors. Residents flee with their belongings as...
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POLICE HORSE SHOW
The Metropolitan Police Horse Show and Tournament at Imber Court, East Molesey. A combination of skill & intelligence the Police with horses and dogs can make in fighting crime. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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COMMON MARKET SIGNING
Britain, Norway, Ireland and Denmark sign with the other six of Europe. The Brussels ceremony was marred and held up by a woman who threw ink all over Mr Edward Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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POLICE HORSE SHOW
Metropolitan Police and other forces demonstrate their ceremonial and practical uses. In this 44th annual show, dogs and horses were well to the fore. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CHINESE AMBASSADOR
The first Chinese Ambassador to visit this country, Sung Chih Kuang - presented his credentials to Her Majesty. This diplomatic move is looked upon as a raising of the Bamboo Curtain and closer relations with the Chinese People's...
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OLYMPIC MEMORIAL
For a time the Munich Games were suspended because of the brutal murder of eight Israeli athletes by Arab terrorists from the Black September organisation, who had demanded from the West German government the release of 200 Arab...
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FRANCE - THE TRIAL OF DOMINICI
In the town of Digne, the trial is taking place of Gaston Dominici, 77 year old farmer accused of the murder of Sir Jack Drummond, his wife and daughter, in August 1952. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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NEW GUINEA PROGRESS
Since the air attacks of the Japanese in 1942, Port Moresby has undergone considerable reconstruction and rebuilding. There has been political progress, too, under the successful trusteeship of Australia, the inauguration of a...
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FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Archbishop Makarios and the Bishop of Famagusta lead a procession in the Feast of Epiphany Ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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BEAT THE BANDITS
An entirely new type of security vehicle promises peace of mind for those of us who rely on the vigilance of others to look after their valuables. Bullet-proof construction and a cunning series of warning devices make this a foolproof...
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BERLIN FLARE-UP
The anger of the people of West Berlin has been provoked by recent actions of the Communists, in particular their cold-blooded attitude towards an East Berlin youth shot as he tried to escape across the Wall. It has resulted in daily...
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APPRENTICES AT EPSOM
Race-fans defied the spoil-sport weather conditions and gathered at Epsom for the Bank Holiday racing. The Donoghue Apprentice Handicap, a race over a mile and a half (and in this weather), was a real test for the young jockeys....
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CLEARING ALSACE LORRAINE -
Film from the southern sectors of the western front shows Americans of the Seventh Army advancing into the Vosges. Reconnaissance Units and Infantry had the job of clearing out the Hun and moving on to Saverne. Further south the First...