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THE PRINCESS IN CANADA
Princess Margaret wore a cap and gown when she was honoured with the Degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of British Columbia. From there she went on the Banff in Alberta, where a delightful cloud effect was the prelude to a show...
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TO START THE NEW YEAR
One of the best resolutions any one could make was the theme of this children's party in London. It was given for the white and coloured children of Notting Hill Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE SHOPPING BAG
London is all lit-up for Christmas, lights are twinkling and here as in every town in Britain, shoppers are on the hunt for presents. Children are fascinated by the toys in wonderland, and hula hoops by the score are waiting to be spun....
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FORETASTE OF CHRISTMAS
RN Cooks. At the Royal Naval Supply School at Chatham, they're learning how to cook cod au gratin, and all that. They may have joined the Navy to sail around the world; but at the moment, they are in the kitchen! ® Turkeys. Now is the...
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DAY OF CELEBRATION
In Rome, Epiphany Day is essentially the day of gifts. A wealth of presents were showered on the police by the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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GLORIOUS BEER!
Called the ""October Festival"", but it's so popular with the people of Munich that it starts in September! And when the Lord Mayor taps the first barrel, the Festival's on. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. 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 do not represent the opinions...
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EASTER PARADE
The big idea at Easter for many people in the big cities is to get away. Large crowds left London by train as well as by car. The seaside was one of the big attractions and sun-bathing was possible at places. At Goodwood, motor-racing...
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DAY OF CELEBRATION
At a hospital in Athens, Queen Frederika cut a ""St. Basil's Cake"". Its an old Greek custom. As she left the hospital the Queen was petitioned by a peasant woman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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LORD STANLEY WEDS
The wedding of Lord Stanley of Alderley and Mademoiselle Therese Husson at Toulon was attended by Sir Alfred Duff Cooper. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SOMETHING FOR THE BIRDS
The International Poultry Show at Olympia tells the whole story of the chicken and the egg, and features a Turkey that could provide a Christmas dinner for two hundred people! ® Over at Alexandra Palace, the Talking Bird Contest is the...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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SMITHFIELD SHOW
The Farming Industry's annual showcase highlights the dramatic growth in our livestock and machinery exports. We sell our mechanised know-how to a hundred and sixty countries who will soon be meeting our latest in the tractor field, the...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND FESTIVE SEASON
Dreaming of a White Christmas? They have already had one of South Molton Street. Snow fell on cue as pop singer Clodagh Rogers switched the Christmas lights on. ® ® Spreading the message of light, hope and warmth, the Glasgow...
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Christmas in summertime is the enviable prospect for Australians. One of their biggest Christmas parades is in Adelaide. ® Back home, the Norwegian Ambassador switches on the lights adorning the Christmas Tree, presented as a goodwill...
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LUNDY SAYS 'THANK YOU'
To mark the purchase of the Island for the Nation, Lundy says thank you by inviting many of those who contributed to the Appeal Fund to spend a day on the island. Among them, the British businessman who gave £150,000. Disclaimer:...
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MUNICH OCTOBERFEST
For sixteen days in early autumn, the beer barrels of Bavaria burst upon a thirsty world. Munich's fantastic Octoberfest is generally recognised as the greatest Folk Festival in the world - and also one of the biggest booze-ups! But...
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ALL ROUNDER
West Indies and Nottinghamshire cricket star Gary Sobers weds Australian Prudence Kirby in Nottingham - and as you'd expect fails to achieve a ""Quiet Wedding"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MEET MR TAHITI
Less of an artificial tourist attraction than it sounds, the Contest to find Mr Tahiti coincides this year with the 200th Anniversary of the arrival on the Island Paradise of Captain Cook. ® Back home, the male body beautiful is the...
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REUTER'S CENTENARY -
Reuter's News Agency has just celebrated its centenary with a London banquet. 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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CHAMPION'S HOMECOMING
It was at Gwrych Castle in Wales that Randolph Turpin trained for the big fight; and now the laurels of victory as he returns there. An even greater welcome was waiting for him as tens of thousands packed the Town Square of Leamington...
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MALAYAN CELEBRATION
Once just a mining village near the confluence of two muddy rivers, Kuala Lumpur is to-day a busy capital with skyscraper buildings. And it's now a hundred years old. The birthday party was inaugurated by the 85-year-old daughter of a...
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NEWS FROM FAR EAST
Vietnam was the first foreign land visited by the Malay Premier since his country became independent. At a Temple in Hue, Tuanku Abdul Rahman and his wife were shown giant urns (commemorating nine Emperors), treasures of the historic...