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THE QUEEN AT SHREWSBURY
On the occasion of its Fourth Centenary, the Queen honoured Shrewsbury School. On a new terrace constructed for the Fourth Centenary, Her Majesty cut a tape as a sign of formal opening. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ROYAL VISITORS TO BRAEMAR GATHERING.
The Gathering of the Braemar Royal Highland Society was held in the Princess Royal Park. The Queen and the Duke were received by the Marquess of Aberdeen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BLACKPOOL LIGHTS -
The Blackpool illuminations have (with the exception of the war years) been drawing crowds since 1912. This year, nearly three million people are expected. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS -
A wedding at the ancient Parish Church of Shipley in Sussex was attended by Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and the Queen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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SWEDISH CEREMONY -
Elected by the people of Stockholm as this year's ""Queen of Light"", a young Swedish girl is the focal point of the Lucia Festival. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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DUCHESS OF KENT AT MANSION HOUSE
At the Mansion House, Mr Lyttelton, the Colonial Secretary, expressed the unanimous thanks of Government and country to the Duchess for her Far East tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AN TOSTAL -
Dublin led the way in Ireland's ""An Tostal"" festival with a military march-past in distinctly unfriendly weather - President O'Kelly taking the salute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHRISTMAS APPROACHES
Christmas time is turkey time and at Bridport there seems to be plenty of fine birds. Circus troupes are busy rehearsing for their great opening. Adelaide, Australia, has already had its famous street parade - a festive affair, even if...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS
In London, expert jewellers have been at work re-modelling the Imperial State Crown. The restoration of the State Coach has been another very important job. Meanwhile, the route itself has been transforming the appearance of London's...
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GREETINGS FOR THE PREMIER
Presents, tributes and telegrams came in a steady flow to No 10 on Mr Churchill's birthday. The people waiting in Downing Street saw Mr & Mrs Churchill leave - and the Premier was prepared for the cold weather. Disclaimer: British...
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SIX MONTHS OF NEGUIB'S RULE -
In Cairo, General Neguib has headed a big celebration marking the first six months of his military regime. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CARNIVAL TIME IMMINENT -
Carnival time comes early in Italy, and in Viareggio they're preparing for their annual fete already. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CORONATION PREPARATIONS
Coins for the new Reign will shortly be turned out in quantity at the Royal Mint. Leaving Westminster Abbey early in the morning, the first Coronation Procession rehearsal. The State landau (drawn by Windsor Greys) proceeded along the...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENT -
When the newly-engaged couple, Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium and Prince Jean of Luxembourg. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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FIELD MARSHAL SLIM'S DAUGHTER WEDS -
Miss Una Slim, accompanied by her father Field Marshal Slim, arrived at the Savoy chapel, London for her wedding. The bridegroom was Captain Nigel Frazer of the Grenadier Guards. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH -
In Johannesburg, the South African regiment, the Transvaal Scottish, celebrating their fiftieth birthday, received the freedom of the city. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE DALKEITH WEDDING
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret came, with other members of the Royal Family, to St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, to witness the wedding of Miss Jane McNeill and Lord Dalkeith. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE HERITAGE OF CECIL RHODES
Cecil Rhodes was born 100 years ago - the centenary celebrations will be marked by the Rhodes Centenary Exhibition to be opened in Bulawayo this year by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. A conference is taking place in London, where...
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MONTY'S SON WEDS
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein wore the uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Warwicks, when he attended the wedding of his son David to Miss Mary Connell at St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE BRAEMAR GATHERING
A crowd of some twenty-five thousand people were present to greet the Queen and the Duke when they attended the Gathering of the Braemar Royal Highland Society. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family were...
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ROYAL VISIT TO CAERNARFON
Historic Caernarfon was the focal point of the royal visit to North Wales, and the arrival of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was followed by the traditional ceremony of the Key, which was surrendered to Her Majesty by Lord Harlech...
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ROYAL OPENING OF BULAWAYO EXHIBITION
The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret were at Bulawayo during their tour of Southern Rhodesia, to open the Central African Rhodes Centenary Exhibition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CUP WINNERS WELCOME
Arriving home after their sensational Wembley victory, the Blackpool team received a tremendous welcome from the people there. From the Town Hall steps, Stan Matthews had a few modest words to say before the players received a civic...
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STREET OF FLOWERS -
Once a year, a street in the village of Genzano (not far from Rome) is completely paved with mosaics made from flower petals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...