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THE CUP FINAL
Blackpool v. Bolton. 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 or...
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THE CONTINENTAL SCENE
HAPSBURG WEDDING - At the Renaissance Church at Bourg-en-Bresse in France, was recently the scene of the wedding of Archduke Robert of Hapsburg and Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TOWER WEDDING -
The recent wedding at the Tower of London was an international affair. The bride was Miss Rosemary Reece (whose father was a Yeoman Warder), the groom, Corporal Raymond Schubert of the US Marines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW ZEALAND - TRAGIC TRAIN CRASH
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The scene of the worst train disaster in New Zealand history, where the bridge...
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BELGIAN ROYAL WEDDING
The civil ceremony took place in the throne room of the royal palace in Brussels. Here, King Baudouin of the Belgians and Dona Fabiola de Mora Y Aragon took their place at a white marble table. Royal witnesses included Britain's Princess...
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ROYAL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A torchlight tattoo, performed by the West Pakistan Rangers, was a highlight during the Queen's visit to Lahore. A service at Lahore's Cathedral of the Resurrection was attended by Her Majesty, who was accompanied by the Bishop. At the...
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ROYAL TOUR CONTINUED
On the day after their arrival in New Zealand, the Queen and His Royal Highness attended a youth rally at a park known as ""Auckland Domain"". On Boxing Day, they visited the Ellerslie Racecourse, where fifty thousand people gathered to...
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NORWAY'S GIFT
Seen docking in the Thames at Deptford, a ship with a very handsome figurehead had brought over Norway's Christmas present for London. Every year, the Norwegians send a splendid Christmas tree, a token of friendship that is most welcome....
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THE QUEEN SEES KHYBER PASS
Historically, no Pass can claim such importance as the Khyber. It's still the gateway to the sub-continent, whether you travel the modern or the ancient way. Alexander the Great's army marched this way, over 2,000 years ago; and through...
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THE QUEEN TOURS PAKISTAN
Karachi is the principle seaport of West Pakistan, and it was here that the Queen went aboard a minesweeper to review ships of the Navy. Pakistan retains a lot of Royal Naval influence, in her ships as well as her tradition. ® A number...
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PAKISTAN GREETS QUEEN
A Palace in a lake - a last glimpse of India before we followed the Queen to Pakistan. Here she was at Udaipur as guest of the Maharana, and she met many rulers of other Indian States, during a very colourful reception. Then, down to the...
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WEDDING BELLS
Miss Tessa Milne, model and ex-deb., married Mr Noel Cunningham-Reid, a nephew of Earl Mountbatten. The ceremony took place at St. Margaret's, Westminster. Earl Mountbatten was there, with Lady Pamela Hicks and her husband, and members...
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THE GRAND OLD MAN
Seen here is Sir Winston Churchill's birthday cake, made for his 86th birthday. And we join in the wishes that came from all over the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE BRIGHT LIGHTS
This year, again, London has put up a spectacular show of festive decorations, certain to draw thousands to the West End. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA
The gleaming Britannia brought the Queen on her first visit to India. The highest in the land were there to welcome her, including Mr Nehru. The first official greeting was offered by President Rajendra Prasad, then by the Vice-President...
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THE QUEEN IN INDIA
Our pictures show the Republic of India Anniversary Celebrations, with all its romantic colour and glittering ceremonial. Thousands had gathered in the place still known as Kingsway for the parade, this year a parade with a difference....
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CHRISTMAS CHEER
Every year, it's the same story: leaving your shopping till the last minute, and then finding that everyone else has done the same! What a job it is: crowded streets pretty well everywhere, crowded shops, and so many things to choose...
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS -
In Algeria - some 300 miles south of Oran - a celebration was recently held to mark the 50th birthday of the town of Colomb Bechar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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PRE-CORONATION GARDEN PARTY
Seven thousand guests, from the Commonwealth and Empire, were at Buckingham Palace for the first Garden Party of the year. Many of the guests were presented to the Queen and to the Duke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PERON RALLY -
In Buenos Aires, all avenues leading to the central square were packed with vast crowds on what they call ""Loyalty Day Rally"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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WHIT WEEK-END ATTRACTIONS
The Whitsun holiday provided a more cheerful scene at the flood-stricken areas of Canvey and Mablethorpe where a good time could be enjoyed again even if things were not quite back to normal. A vast number of people crowded into London...
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NANGA PARBAT CONQUERED
Nanga Parbat - the eighth highest mountain in the world has been climbed at last, by the Austro-German Expedition. When the climbers reached Karachi, they were decorated by Mr Ghulam Mohammad, the Governor-General. Disclaimer: British...
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Paris Visit Postponed For Royal Mourners.
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The King of Sweden's 80th Birthday
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