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YOUTH HELPS XMAS MAIL DELIVERY -
Schoolboys and girls have spent the first week of their holiday helping the Post Office to deliver the Christmas mail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SIR WILLIAM BEVERIDGE MARRIES -
At Caxton Hall Sir William Beveridge marries Mrs Janet Mair. 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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PRINCESS MARGARET'S YORKSHIRE VISIT - MUTE
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WHITE FRIARS TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
At the Friars monastery, Aylesford, the monks hold a torchlight procession to celebrate the silver jubilee of their return to the monastery. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL- COLOUR
Papier-mache is the main ingredient used to construct the large figures for the floats in the Viareggio Carnival Parade. The theme of the Carnival is very political and many of the World's leaders are caricatured. Disclaimer: British...
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BASTILLE DAY PARADE
Paris celebrates Bastille Day and the Parade takes a new route through Place de la Bastille from Place de la Republique, instead of the traditional Champs Elysees. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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OYSTER SMACK RACE
The annual Thames Oyster Smack Race from Gravesend to Billingsgate was won by the smack 'Shamrock' skippered by architect Brian Thomas. This race re-enacts the upstream dash that used to take place in bygone days to get the oysters to...
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WINE FESTIVAL
The Second International Festival of Wine on the South Bank of the Thames offers a taste of over 400 wines from 12 countries. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CHARLIE'S BIRTHDAY
Charlie Chaplin, the famous comedian, was born seventy years ago in London's East End. Seen here is a birthday group - Charlie, his wife Oona, the daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neil, and their six children, at their home in...
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IN TROPICAL SEAS
Prince Philip was the visitor to a far-away island in mid-Pacific, near the Equator. His Royal Highness was greeted with a war-dance and was presented with a necklace as a peace-offering. Another highlight was the triumphal procession...
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ROYAL WEDDING
Princess Michiko paid a respectful farewell to her parents, Mr and Mrs Shoda before she drove in a vintage car to the shrine of the Palace where she was married to Crown Prince Akihito. The Princess wore nine separate garments, weighing...
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THE PRINCE IN THE ISLANDS
This was the first royal visit in the history of the Solomon Islands Protectorate. ""Britannia"" dropped anchor off Gizo Island after a nine-day voyage from Hong Kong. Prince Philip had enjoyed the crossing the Equator ceremonies and was...
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PROGRESS REPORT
At is first meeting in London, with Mr Profumo, Minister of State, presiding, the Cyprus Joint Committee began its task of implementing the plans for the island. ® Meanwhile, Cypriots in Nicosia seem to be indulging in one celebration...
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ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW- COLOUR
The display window of Scotland and on show are many aspects of Scottish farming and handicrafts. HRH the Princess Anne joined many people in visiting this year's show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SMITHFIELD SHOW- COLOUR
The 164th Smithfield Show collects together the best of the farming work, from livestock to machinery. HM the Queen and Prince Philip showed a keen interest in everything as they toured the Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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TELEVISIONS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY
On 2nd November, 1936 Leslie Mitchell announced the beginning of the BBC's new regular television service, in fact it was the first in the world. From a Movietone newsreel of the late 1930's we take a look at part of one of those early...
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FOUR NATIONS RUGBY- COLOUR
To celebrate the Centenary of Irish Rugby, the combined sides of England/Wales took on Scotland/Ireland, at Lansdowne Road. ® The final score 17 - 10, a victory to Scotland/Ireland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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DIAMOND JUBILEE MOTOR SHOW- COLOUR
All roads leads to Earls Court - for the Diamond Jubilee Motor Show. For sixty years the motor industry has been displaying all the new lines, styles and developments at this annual show. ® Foreign Competition is as keen as ever and the...
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ROYAL SCOTTISH TOUR CONTINUED
Colour for the Argylls, Castle Ceremony, Murrayfield visit, Thistle Investiture and Lanark visit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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THE SEYCHELLE ISLANDS - a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean - where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive to attend the INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS.
For the past ten years these beautiful and exotic islands have sought independence and now, with good wishes from the retiring Governor, Mr Colin Allan, the leader of the Seychelles' People's United Party, Mr James Mancham solemnly take...
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XMAS PAGEANT
A Christmas Pageant in the City of Adelaide, with Father Christmas and fairy tale characters enjoying the sunshine. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORY
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THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE -
Pictures smuggled out of occupied France show that thousands of Frenchmen are refusing to accept defeat. Underground newspapers are produced and well circulated. The ""Men of the Maquis"", guerrilla fighters, have their camps in certain...
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NEW YORK HAILS 1939 - NO SOUND
Revels in Times Square. 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...