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The King & Queen At Aldershot.
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At Windsor Castle -
Their Majesties will stay at Royal Lodge because of renovations to the Castle. 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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LONDON'S NEW SKY-SCRAPER -
The University of London building which is 290 feet high. 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...
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Niagara Bridge collapses.
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HOW HABBANIYAH WAS HELD -
The first pictures to be released here of the trouble in Iraq shows the damage to Habbaniyah. After the defeat of the rebels and the flight of Raschid Ali, the Regent returned to Iraq. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE
The Rock of Gibraltar, in a strategic position at the entry to the Mediterranean, is being re-fortified. The tunnels beneath the rock are being extended and modern armaments added. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ITALIAN EMPIRE CRUMBLES -
Imperial forces continue their advance into Eritrea and capture Asmara. They then move on to take the Red Sea port of Massawa. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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LET THE PEOPLE IN -
This Minister of Supply wants more scrap-iron to turn into guns and tanks. The King has ordered the removal of Buckingham Palace railings and the gardens in London squares are now open for all. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE 'DEFIANTS' -
The manufacture of the famous night-fighter the Defiant is continuing apace. Following recent call-ups, more and more girls are entering the aircraft factories. The first time 'Defiants' went into action they shot down some thirty-seven...
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A MIGHTY PROJECT
The St. Lawrence Seaway is indeed a mighty project, not only a scheme for navigation to the Great Lakes, but a great Power project as well. The Long Sault dam, which is on United States territory, is a vital part of the power scheme on...
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BRIDGE COLLAPSE
A four-million-dollar suspension bridge across the Peace River in British Columbia. Part of the framework buckled and bent, collapsed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CANADA DRIVES ON
Canada's Pacific Great Eastern railway, running from Vancouver through British Columbia, is driving on to open up a new ""economic empire"", in the North. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GIANT CRANE -
A remote control camera was used to film the giant crane in use at Holborn Viaduct. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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New York tunnel.
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SOME OF THE PRODUCTS -
American factories are getting into their stride turning out aircraft and munitions. 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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ROYAL FAMILY'S HOLIDAY ENDS
The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric-Board's Power Station at Fasnakyle in Inverness is the second largest of its kind in Britain. The Duke of Edinburgh, came there to perform the opening ceremony. At Euston, the Queen arrived with the...
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FRENCH PRESIDENT INAUGURATES GIANT DAM
At Tignes, in France, President Auriol inaugurates the new giant dam which will supply electricity for heat and light over a wide area. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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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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NEHRU IN PUNJAB
Mr Nehru recently went to the Punjab to inaugurate the new Capital at Chandigarh, some sixty miles from Simla. He laid the foundation stone of Government Offices to be built there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GIANT PIPE-LINE -
In Canada, engineering history is made as the final links of the World's longest ""Big Inch"" pipe-line are laid. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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Rheims Cathedral Re-Opened -
After twenty years of restoration, after the ravages of war. 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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DEMOLISHING THE PAST
The old Severn Rail Bridge - opened in 1879 - is being broken up. A land mark disappears, but parts of it will be reassembled to serve a useful function in other parts of the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LIGHTEST - HIGHEST
In Sydney, Australia, the tallest lightweight concrete structure in the world nears completion in record time. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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A preview of a six-day cycle race to introduce a new wooden cycle track that is being constructed for the International Six-Day Cycle Race to be held in London later this year. New Medallions on sale
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