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WHITE WEDDING
This was Romsey on the day of the wedding: Winter had come to Hampshire. But in spite of the snow, the people of Romsey wanted to see everybody and everything! Seen arriving was Kenneth More, one of the many guests. Then, the arrival of...
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A SON FOR THE SHAH
When Queen Farah married the Shah of Iran last December, rejoicing over the great event was coupled with prayers that the union would be blessed with the birth of a son. Now, 22-year-old Queen Farah has presented the Shah with a son and...
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FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE
Our pictures show Michael Medwin (Corporal Springer) with best man Norman Rossington (""Cupcake""), who married lovely Mrs Sunny Back at the Chelsea Register Office. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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TOMMY STEELE MARRIED
In St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Soho Square, Tommy Steele married lovely Ann Donoughue, formerly a dancer at the Windmill Theatre. Stars among the guests included Harry Fowler, Jimmy Edwards, Andrew Ray, Alma Cogan, Eric Sykes,...
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THE SHETLAND' WELCOME
Her Majesty's visit had had to be postponed from last year, but now, from ""Britannia"", the Queen came with Prince Philip to land at Lerwick. The visit was the first made to the Shetland's by a monarch, since the Norse King Haakon came...
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THE QUEEN IN WALES
Cardiff was waiting with a real Welsh welcome for the Queen. 14 years ago, as Princess Elizabeth, she came to an Eisteddfod, to receive the Bardic title ""Elizabeth of Windsor"". Now, her husband was to be acclaimed in the same way,...
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MUNICH OCTOBER FESTIVAL
Munich has also been enjoying a Festival - a traditional October event to mark the harvest. The accent is on beer, but they have an amusement park which compares quite well with our Battersea Fun-Fair. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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A DAMP WHITSUN
Scenes during the holiday from Battersea Pleasure Gardens, Goodwood Motor Racing, Local horse race at Horsham, the National Caravan Rally at Overstone Park, ""G"" Class reservists at Cardington, the Rover Scout Moot near Reading and...
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SMITHFIELD XMAS CATTLE ON SHOW
The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk were among the many interested visitors at Earls Court for the Smithfield Show, and, in spite of the recent serious outbreak of foot and mouth disease, many magnificent exhibits were there. Disclaimer:...
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Edinburgh once again becomes the cultural centre of the world for it's 3-week International Festival. The Military Tattoo, again steals the spotlight. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ITALY - ALEXANDER'S CONTRIBUTION -
The men of the Fifth Army soon made themselves at home in Rome. General Clark and General Alexander reviewed the troops and afterwards the C in C addressed the men on the significance of the Italian campaign. Disclaimer: British...
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CELTIC'S AWARD
Glasgow Celtic receive award to mark their victory in the European Cup. 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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SANTA'S ON HIS WAY
Santa uses the Post Office Underground Railway to start his Gift-Giving round. Britain's Variety Club help him by collecting presents for sick children. While in Germany, Santas made of Chocolate are tops on the menu for the kiddywinks....
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CARNABY GOES AHEAD
Get-ahead Boutique starts free Taxi service to Carnaby Street, where go-ahead shop is selling Hi-Fi Fashion - Transistorised Hats! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SOHO SO GAY
Soho, London's Continental Quarter, is an international square mile, best known for the variety of its restaurants and fine food. Not to mention the less inhibited forms on entertainment. Behind the glamour is the world of commerce, the...
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DUBLIN WEDDING -
A score of bridesmaids attend Miss Patricia Kennedy at her wedding to Dermot McGillicuddy. 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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BRITAIN JOINS IN GREAT JULY 14TH REVIEW -
The Festival of the Entente is marked by British and French forces, as part of the Bastille Day Celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE PRINCESS IN SYDNEY
Princess Alexandra received the warmest of welcomes in Sydney. ""Red Cross Children"" offered their reception at the airport, and soon afterwards, Her Royal Highness was signing the visitor's book at Sydney Town Hall. Next day, the...
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SOCIETY WEDDING
A London Registry Office: the Duchess of Argyll, the bride's mother, arrived. Then came the bride: Miss Francis Sweeney, now the Duchess of Rutland. She was given away by her father, Mr Sweeney. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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INDIA CELEBRATES
Units of India's three Defence Services marched on to the parade ground, at Delhi's historical Red Fort. It was India's important annual celebration, and the Prime Minister, Mr Nehru, personally inspected the parade. After this...
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WATCH OUT FOR WITCHES
It's Carnival time in Germany, and some of the customs date back for centuries. This one is called ""Schellerlaufen"", and it's held every year to encourage Winter to pack up his traps and be gone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE PROMISED LAND
The Summer of 1948 was a turning-point in history for the people of Palestine, the ""Promised Land"". The last British troops were leaving the port of Haifa and the Union Flag was hauled down, and the doors were closed on the British...
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PRINCESS MARGARET HOME
Flags and buntings at Montreal's Windsor station made a gay introduction to Princess Margaret's welcome from the French Canadians. The younger generation took up the welcome when the Princess arrived at a Children's Rally. At the Mount...
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WEDDING BELLS
There was a combined wedding for the 3 sons and two daughters of Guiseppe Costa, a resident of a tiny village in Northern Italy. The idea was to cut down expenses. ® Another wedding took place in London: Police Constable Derek Talbot is...