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Perth Museum, new home of the Stone of Destiny, set to open
The “fabulous” museum which is the new home of the Stone of Destiny is gearing up to open this weekend following a £27 million redevelopment project.
Perth Museum in the former City Hall will open its doors to the public on...
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Christmas tree installed at 10 Downing Street
A Christmas tree was installed outside 10 Downing Street on Friday. A gold star with a crown is the centrepiece on top of the Christmas tree.
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End of the Second World War celebrations, German civilians forced to see the aftermath of Nazi crimes, Berghof destroyed
End of the Second World War celebrations in different cities including Moscow, London, Paris. German civilians forced to see the aftermath of Nazi crimes. Scenes from Yalta Conference and Potsdam conference. Hitler's residence in Berghof...
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Australia's 150th Anniversary.
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STALIN DIES
Movietone's Record of historic Events in the life of Russia's Ruler. 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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COMPTON WEDS
From an attractive house at Isipingo near Durban, Miss Valerie Platt recently married that famous cricketer, Denis Compton. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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STIRLING MOSS WEDS
At St. Peter's, Eton Square, the wedding of Stirling Moss and Katie Molson. Among the ushers were racing drivers Mike Hawthorn and Peter Collins. The best man was Stirling's racing Manager, Ken Gregory. The reception was held at the...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother distributes shamrock to the Irish Guards and their regimental mascot on the traditional St. Patrick's Day parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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WHIPSNADE COMES OF AGE
Whipsnade Zoo had come of age and has had quite a theatrical party as a celebration; Dinah Sheridan and Arthur Askey were among the stars attending. While the Whipsnade Chimps were cooling off with a soft drink, Chimps in St. Louis, USA...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY -
There was a special parade at Tel El Kebir in the Canal Zone on St. Patrick's Day and the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers each received a Shamrock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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RAC RALLY
Swedish drivers take the first four places in the 2,300 mile RAC Rally. It's a triumph for Harry Kallstrom and Gunnar Haggbom - repeating their success in the event last year. Plenty fall by the way side over the tough ""forest""...
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PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE GREET WAR HEROES -
Ten British and five American War Heroes were welcomed in New York by Wendell Wilkie and took part in a War Bond Rally. At Washington they were received by President Roosevelt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CANAL ZONE LATEST
Lieutenant-General Sir George Erskine, GOC, the Canal Zone, has been seeing for himself that the troops under his command had as good a time as possible during the festive season. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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VISIT OF HM THE QUEEN MOTHER- COLOUR
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother visits the Holiday Isles. ® ® The Islands were the only part of Britain to be occupied by the Germans during the...
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OYSTER SMACK RACE
The past rivalry between the Oystermen of Kent and Essex to get the first Oysters to Market, today takes the form of a Race. The Smacks, wonderful sailing-craft built before the turn of the century, race for five hours from Gravesend to...
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SMITHFIELD SHOW
Record entries of cattle and machinery as the country comes to town. 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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POST OFFICE PARCELS
The Christmas rush is on. Particularly for Post Office workers handling the deluge of parcels. They do all they can to see that the mail gets through before December 25th, even if the packages are damaged in transit. At Twickenham, an...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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St. Patrick's Day In Dublin.
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CALCUTTA WELCOMES THE QUEEN
Calcutta is a city of millions, and, long before the royal visit, masses of people were giving the police a busy time, as they crowded the streets. Meanwhile, a trip aboard a river-steamer was Her Majesty's last engagement in East...
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EGG CRACKING -
Roasting sheep in Athens, dancing by the kilted Evzones - all part of the Easter celebrations in Greece. King Paul himself joined in the old Greek custom of egg-cracking. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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HAIL THE NEW YEAR
New Year is still regarded as a subject for rejoicing - for music, dancing and the popping of balloons. Others prefer to keep it gently in their own homes. As the New Year is toasted, thoughts travel to Sandringham and the great royal...
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Irish ploughing.
The President and Dr Ryan (Minister of Agriculture) attended the National Ploughing Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...