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STEADY PROGRESS ON THE SECOND FRONT -
New despatches from Normandy show the reduction of Fort Central at Cherbourg. The Germans had already put the port out of action, the city itself had come through the battle remarkably well. ® ® On the Normandy front the village of...
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FIRST OF THE HALF-A-MILLION -
In London the first of the new pre-fabricated houses has gone on show. Although they are small they have been comfortably furnished and has warm air heating. The kitchen is fitted with a refrigerator, gas cooker and cupboards....
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DANCE HALL BOMB TRAGEDY -
A high speed German raid made a hit on a Dance Hall in London. Heavy casualties were sustained in this hit-and-run attack. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ARMY EXERCISE MAKES VALUABLE SCRAP -
In Colorado the US Army demolish an old bridge, whose metal will be used for scrap. 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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CHANNEL TUNNEL DIGGING
Tunnelling research in the Chilterns at Chinnor, Oxfordshire, with speculation about the Channel Tunnel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ROAD TO BENGHAZI -
The latest pictures from Libya show the quiet occupation of Barce a sizeable town on the road to Benghazi. The Eighth Army got the railway working again, bringing supplies to forward bases. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TIGNES FLOODING STARTS
Giving place to the establishment of a giant Hydro-electric dam, the French village of Tignes is evacuated before the waters of the River Isere slowly flood in. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHINA -
The Chinese capital of Chungking is being revitalised with the arrival of Allied Forces who have turned back Japanese raiders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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CHIMNEY DEMOLITION
Craftsmanship, the password for solid industrial building. A 153' Chimney bites the dust, after 62 years of faithful service. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BUILT BY BRITAIN
The Shah of Iran himself had come to Khorramshahr to perform the opening ceremony of a bridge across the river Karun. This bridge links Iran's chief port with Abadan Island, and the great oil refinery situated there. 2,000 feet long, the...
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LONDON'S HELIPORT
A landing platform, built over the Thames, and its control tower make up London's first Heliport, at Battersea. Mr John Hay, of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, performed the official opening. After the ceremony, he flew off...
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MEETING UNDER THE THAMES
Just a few more feet and the two shafts of the Dartford-Purfleet tunnel will be joined! A handshake 25 feet below the Thames marked a milestone in a project which was re-started two years ago. There's still plenty of work to do before...
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CHANNEL TUNNEL RESEARCH
A tunnel under the sea between France and Britain has long been some people's dream. Now, more research is being undertaken. Boreholes are being sunk to obtain specimens of rock and soil beneath the sea-bed. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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THE SINKING CITY
The Romantic City of Venice is slowly sinking into the mud of the river delta where it was built. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CONFERENCE CENTRE
The foundation stone of a new Wembley Conference Centre laid by Sir Alexander Glen of the British Tourist Authority. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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""GOLDEN GATE"" BRIDGE OPENED
In front of a massive crowd, President Scheel opens the Koehlbrand Bridge at Hamburg. It has already earned the title of 'the most beautiful bridge in Europe' and 'Golden Gate of Hamburg'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STEEL HOUSES- COLOUR
A house that can be erected in less than four hours is the steel framed Spaceway Home. These architect designed units are constructed in a factory and only need to be assembled on site. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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M5 BRIDGE OPENED
The opening of the Avonmouth Bridge - the final link in the M5 from Somerset to Carlisle. 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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QUEEN MOTHER OPENS AVON CANAL
The Queen Mother reopens the River Avon between Stratford and Evesham, linking it with 2000 miles of Inland Waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BRIDGE MOVING - COLOUR
In West Germany a new bridge has been built over the River Rhine. Once completed it is mechanically eased into position. See it again - in Slow Motion. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE CHANNEL TUNNEL- COLOUR
As the Channel Tunnel project comes to a halt Movietone looks at the work which has already been completed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RAF CHAPEL
At Biggin Hill a new chapel is being built to replace the temporary one destroyed by fire in 1946. Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding laid the foundation stone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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""HERITAGE YEAR""- COLOUR
In European Heritage Year - a New UN Building in Vienna - and a New Olympia Ice Rink in Seefeld. ® In Great Britain, under the Chairmanship of the Duke of Edinburgh, Heritage Year hopes to focus attention on the need to keep our...
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THE BIG TOW
Towed by powerful Navy tugs, the Admiralty's floating dock number five nears the end of her three thousand-mile voyage - approaching Falmouth from Bermuda. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...