British Movietone
KING OF NORWAY'S VISIT
The Duke of Gloucester, deputising for His Majesty, met King Haakon of Norway when he arrived at Hay's Wharf in the royal yacht 'Norge'. They returned in the royal barge to Westminster pier, where the King was welcomed by the Queen and...
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HOLLAND'S QUEEN IN PARIS
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, paying their State Visit to France, were the guests of the City of Paris. During their visit, the Queen laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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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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KOREA - UNITED NATIONS CONTINUE THE TASK
The debate at Lake Success where Sir Gladwyn Jebb comments on North Korean aggression. In Australia a special force is recruited to fight under the United Nations' flag in Korea. In Sydney, stores are loaded aboard the destroyer...
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1,000 MILES OF ATTACK -
The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in the war on the Eastern front, since then the Germans have suffered defeat after defeat. The city is still in ruins but the Soviet people are beginning the rebuild. Victories have taken...
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RAIN CAUSES WIDESPREAD FLOODS
Due to heavy rains in Somerset, the rivers Parret, Tone and Brue have spread over a vast acreage, further North, in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, the Severn has been running wild and big areas have been under water. Disclaimer:...
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VETERANS OF THE RIVER (in colour)
Less than a hundred years ago, there were 8,000 sailing barges plying their trade along the Thames. Now, only a few remain, preserved with loving care by Trading Companies and enthusiasts who've fallen under the spell of these proud...
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EPIC OF THE ""AMETHYST""
We give you our impression of the gauntlet run by the HMS Amethyst in her escape from the Communists down the Yangtze. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SKIING ON THE HUDSON
Sightseeing skiing - that's the latest idea from New York, where a party goes skimming round the island of Manhattan on an up-to-date conducted tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TREASURES OF THE DANUBE
The gravel on the riverbed of the Danube has yielded up many treasures and after cleaning they go on view in the Country's Museums. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HENLEY -
British victories in the Diamond Sculls and the Grand Challenge Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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FESTIVAL FREEDOM FOR ""PEARLIES""
The Pearly Kings and Queens recently went to the South Bank. The occasion was the election of the Festival Pearly Royalties of London and the outing included a visit to Battersea Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE BOAT RACE
Cambridge were considered the underdogs for this year's University Boat Race and it proved to be so, as Oxford took the lead from beginning. The weather conditions were rough, with a blustery wind whipping up the waters of the River...
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COLOGNE -
Winston Churchill has visited Germany where he took a look at the Siegfried Line. The Allies have already swept past this line of fortification. ® ® The Hohenzollern Bridge across the Rhine at Cologne is reported to have been...
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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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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...
British Movietone
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...
British Movietone
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...
British Movietone
EGYPT - NEW ASWAN DAM
Preparatory work on the new ""High Dam Project"" as Aswan indicates the size of this important Egyptian undertaking. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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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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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...
Bridgeman Arts
Static shot of a country home by night by the water
Static shot of a country home by night by the water. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.
Bridgeman Arts
Man entering ferry at the docks, 1908 - reenactment
Historical reenactment. 1908, Man entering a ferry at the docks. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.