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CRIME WAVE TAXES POLICE STRENGTH
Police resources are being stretched by the rise in crime. Recently the funeral took place of Constable Nat Edgar who was murdered whilst on duty. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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US FROZEN RIVERS BREAK-UP
Rivers in the north of America had been frozen solid and there were fears of the damage the ice would cause. Fortunately the thaw came quickly before it got really dangerous. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE ""PAMIR"" SAILS TO LONDON
The barque Pamir arrives at Gravesend and is towed up river to London. 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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NEW HOUSE OF COMMONS
Both Mr Attlee and Mr Churchill spoke at the ceremony of laying of the foundation stone for the new House of Commons. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PRINCESS AND DUKE ""CAPTURE"" PARIS
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh received a rapturous welcome in Paris. The couple enjoyed a trip on the River Seine and a visit to the races, as well as their official duties. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LABOUR HOLDS GRAVESEND
At the recent By-election Labour retained the Gravesend seat but with a reduced majority. 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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MOVING AN ATOMIC CITY
Barrack buildings were moved whole to the site of a new atomic plant in Washington State. 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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OVER THE RHINE -
In build up for the crossing of the Rhine, the Navy took a large number of landing craft and ferries to the scene. On the Army front a stream of tanks and vehicles of every kind had been pouring towards the river. Airborne forces using...
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DAY OF HELICOPTER MOTORING DRAWS NEAR
A Bell-Irving helicopter recently flew from Hanworth to a bomb site car park in the City of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MASTER MARINERS' NEW HQ
The inverted sloop ""Wellington"" is brought up the Thames to be berthed at Temple Stairs. Abroad ship, Sir Frederick Bowhill looks over same. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ST. GEORGE'S DAY GARTER CELEBRATION
Both Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were installed in the Order of the Garter and took part in the procession to St. George's Chapel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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LIGHT BLUES' EASY BOAT RACE WIN
Cambridge win the University Boat Race by ten lengths. 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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THE GERMAN SCENE
LANDMARK REMOVED - Two ""Temples of Honour"" which Hitler had erected in Munich have now been demolished. ® MINERS GET HOUSES - Nissen huts are being used to re-house miners in the Ruhr area. ® WINTER NOW THE ENEMY - A spell of bitter...
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AQUATICS: WATER JOUSTING
A revival of a pre-war event was the Water Jousting Tournament on the river Seine, near Paris. 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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SIKHS TREK FROM PAKISTAN
As the population continues to move between India and Pakistan, Sikhs make the trip to Amritsar. American doctors have been inoculating them against cholera. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SALVAGING COAL FROM GERMAN RIVERBED
In Bremen they have been dredging the harbour for coal that has fallen from ships during the past twenty years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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COMMONWEALTH COMMENTARY: CANADA - FLOOD WATERS ARE RELEASED
The floodgates of the St. Maurice River Dam had to be opened because of heavy rains and a late thaw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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London and Rome - Peace plan drama and ""Ring Day"".
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First pictures made aboard 'Hindenburg' during maiden tour.
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The Prince of Wales Opens Three Bridges
HRH cuts tape across Chiswick, Twickenham and Hampton Court's new Thames links. 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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Near East Provides Three Camera Cameos
First is start of Air Race over desert from Cairo, with representatives of six nations competing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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Zero Weather Keeps New York Ice-Bound
Coldest spell on record fills harbour with floes and holds up sailing of transatlantic liners. 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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THE WATCH ON THE RHINE - LIFE BEHIND THE FRENCH FRONT LINE - NO SOUND
Inside the Maginot Line with the French troops who man it. 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...