British Movietone
The World's Longest Bridge opened.
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London - Stands for the Coronation.
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Duce tells Milan.
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RE's Blow Up LMS Viaduct By Numbers
Travis Folly, worn out by age and disuse, offers scope for experimental blasting at Matlock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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King of Belgium Speaks At Antwerp
Opening of new tubes under River Escaut, Albert I delivers his speech in Flemish tongue. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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British Army's Night Manoeuvres
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Road-making and Negus's War Loan.
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BUNKS IN SHELTERS AND HOUSES FROM OLD -
Street shelters for families are now being equipped with bunks. Buildings whose top storeys have been damaged are now being re-roofed to withstand incendiary bombs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FROM BEDSTEADS TO BATTLESHIPS -
Collection of scrap iron is underway, so that it can be melted down and used for the war effort. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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KING AND QUEEN SEE NORTHS WAR EFFORT -
Their Majesties visit Lancashire to see shipyards and factories. 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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UNDER THE THAMES -
Dartford tunnelling parties meet. 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...
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BRISK JOB BY LOGGERS FROM NEWFOUNDLAND -
The Newfoundlanders are in Britain to provide skill laboured. 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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FINLAND STUNNED BY PEACE DECLARATION -
Finland is in mourning as the peace terms are made known by Mr Tanner. 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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THE ROAD TO TUNIS -
The Holy City of Kairouan was restored to normality when the Eighth Army reclaimed it from the Axis. In Sousse the evidence of the accuracy of the RAF bombing could be seen with shattered warehouses and shipping. Disclaimer: British...
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THE EIGHTH PRESSES ON -
The latest despatches from Tunisia, firstly show General Freyberg's victorious column advancing towards El Hamma. The Army drove on to Gabes and as tanks neared the sea men took the opportunity to wash away the dirt and dust of the...
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SECOND BATTLE OF BURMA -
British and Indian troops fight their way into the jungles of Burma, whilst Hurricanes strafe the enemy positions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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HAILE SELASSIE'S NEW ARMY ON PARADE -
Since the re-occupation of Abyssinia the Emperor has been building a new modern army for its defence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PRE-FABRICATED HOUSES - NO SOUND
At Waterside, Kilmarnock pre-fabricated houses are being constructed. 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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THE BOMBED SCHOOL AND FIGHTER PILOTS
Casualties among children and teachers were appallingly heavy after a daylight raid on a school on the outskirts of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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RUSHING THE ARP STEEL ORDERS -
The Cardiff Steel Works is operating 'flat out' to provide steel sheets for shelters. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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Ryburn Dam Begins To Take Shape
Work advances a pace on structure which will lock 220 million gallons of water for Wakefield. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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PREMIER'S
Mr Churchill visits North Africa to say thanks to the victors. He travels around meeting different units of Allied troops. He used General Alexander's famous white car and everywhere received a rousing welcome. At lunch at RAF...
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ROYAL PREVIEW OF THE PLAN FOR NEW LONDON -
The King and Queen recently visited London's County Hall where they viewed the County of London Plan Exhibition. The subject was London of the future and the intended re-building to replace bomb damage London. Disclaimer: British...
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London's River Has New Set Of Spans
Movietone flies over city to film bridge-building work in progress on Father Thames. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...