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""CITY OF LONDON"" NAMED
At the Tower of London, the Lord Mayor names the solent flying boat the ""City of London"". 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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GIANT FLYING BOAT IN POOL OF LONDON
A giant flying boat lands on the Thames and taxies up to the Pool of London, passing under Tower Bridge. It was open to the public for several days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SCHOOLGIRL CHANNEL SWIMMER
In New York Harbour, Shirley May France gets in a little practice for her attempt to swim the English Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THE DUKE IN NOTTINGHAM
The Trent River Board's new flood protection scheme was recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh at Nottingham. His Royal Highness later inspected the £1,100,000 anti-flood plan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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King of Italy Pays A Visit To Luxor
Accompanied by Queen, His Majesty travels along Nile to see antiquities of Upper Egypt. 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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RIVER RACING
Speed on water was seen in Paris, when competitors from eight countries met on the river Seine. Outboards and runabouts (including representatives from Great Britain) fairly sent the spray flying in a race known as ""Six hours of...
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THAMES BARGE RACE
There were only six entries in this year's Thames Barge Race, but it proved to be the most exciting finish ever. The winner was 'Sirdar' the oldest barge on the river. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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A ROUND HOUSE
A round house, being towed by the Thames from the docks on its way to Olympia. It will be on show at the Jubilee Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition. Specially designed by a German, for workers in remote regions of the Belgian Congo. It is...
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THE TOWERS OF LONDON (in colour)
Some 250 tall buildings have changed the face of London since the war. For 260 years, the dome of St. Paul's has towered supreme above the City. Part of Sir Christopher Wren's design for London after the Great Fire, it lived through that...
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TERRIERS SOLDIER ON
How about a forced march, in full battle kit, against the clock? That was just an appetizer for teams taking part in the annual Tough Training Contest held by the Middlesex Territorials. After dealing with the Guards Battle Assault...
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BRIDGE THOSE GAPS
No one better for bridging gaps than the Sappers. They'd already bridged the Trent and the Crouch, so they'd had plenty of practice. In this case the 'gap' is the Thames near Marlow. Bang on schedule the final sections were dropped into...
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KING OF NORWAY'S VISIT
A highlight of King Olav's 3-day visit to Scotland was the bestowal of the highest honour Civic Authority can confer, the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, which he was to receive at the Usher Hall. Now to the Firth of Forth where his...
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FLOODS DOWN UNDER
The worst floods ever caused (by Australia's biggest river, the Murray) have done millions of pounds worth of damage. Farms and homes have been wiped out and the struggle to hold back the flood water is a job for every available...
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FOLLOW THE LOGS!
In the thickly forested country of Washington State, they use this log chute for transporting timber to the collecting point. But when lumberjack meets lumberjill, the chute provides a ready-made joy-ride. A specially designed aluminium...
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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA (in colour)
During the famous regatta, the Thames at Henley becomes one of the busiest stretches of river in the world, and there was a record entry of more than 200 crews, including representatives from 9 overseas countries. For the ladies, it was...
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FASHIONS AHOY!
Housecoats, underwear and nighties being demonstrated on a hovercraft on the Thames in London. Stockings through the ages in Munich. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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FORTH BRIDGE - CLOSING THE GAP
Just up river from the famous Forth Railway Bridge, the new road bridge is rapidly nearing completion. It'll be one of the four largest suspension bridges in the world. Two huge cables - spun from 12,000 steel wires will support the road...
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VARSITY CREWS ON THE TIDEWAY
With both crews now at work on the tideway, interest in the Boat Race grows keener. Movietone were out on the water watching them at practice and we persuaded Mr Garton, the Dark Blue coach to give his view. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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WATER FOR DURBAN
Natal's great seaport, Durban, has grown so fast that the question of water-supply has been a really big problem. The solution is a new dam, on which work began as long ago as 1939; it's on a horseshe bend of the River Umgeni about...
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THE CHANGING FACE OF LONDON
Almost unnoticed by its citizens, London (like many other devastated cities in Britain) is being re-built. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HMS ""ARK ROYAL"" LIVES AGAIN
At Birkenhead, Her Majesty, recently launched the new aircraft-carrier ""Ark Royal"". It is the fourth ""Ark Royal"", the first fought against the Spaniards in the Armada and the third ""Ark Royal"" was the vessel sunk so many times by...
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FESTIVAL EVE PRELIMINARIES
The River Thames is being featured in the Festival of Britain, and the River Festival Services get off to a good start ahead of Opening Day, when the Lord Mayor proceeds by launch from London Bridge to Charing Cross. The Exhibition...
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FLOODS FOLLOW SNOW
Following the recent heavy snow falls, the Thames has been several feet above normal and many areas in the valley have been affected. The Bedfordshire Ouse tells much the same story. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BARGE RACE SLOWED BY LACK OF BREEZE
Though almost becalmed in the Medway, nearly a score of barges started in the annual race. Owing to the weather, the course was shortened - even so, it was more like a drifting race than a sailing race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...