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THE KING AND QUEEN IN SCOTLAND - NO SOUND
A Nursery Centre and a Miners Rest Home were amongst the places visited by Their Majesties during their tour of Scotland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HOME GUARD THIRD BIRTHDAY -
The third birthday of the Home Guard was marked by a march past in Hyde Park. His Majesty the King was on the saluting base and he afterwards toured demonstrations set up by the men. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS -
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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PLOUGHING FOR VICTORY BESIDE AINTREE JUMPS -
As part of the 'Dig for Victory' Campaign wheat is sown alongside the Grand National jumps at Aintree. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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TRAILER: ""DOMESTIC HELP IN HOSPITALS""
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STAND DOWN -
Sunday the 3rd December saw the Home Guard parading for the last time. In London they marched to Hyde Park where the King took the salute. That same evening there was a large gathering at the Royal Albert Hall. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL INTEREST IN CURRENT PROBLEMS -
The King and Queen recently visited an Agricultural Camp in the Home Counties where they talked to the volunteers and enjoyed tea with them. Their Majesties also visited an Ack-ack site and saw them tackling flying bombs. They have also...
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THANKS TO THE RED CROSS -
The Red Cross continues to pack parcels which help to alleviate the hardship of our prisoners of war. Several repatriated prisoners visited the London headquarters and expressed thanks for the parcels they had received. Disclaimer:...
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THE WEAKER SEX -
Members of the Women's Home Defence are being shown just how to deal with unwanted visitors. 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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SERVICES STAGE
The Albert Hall is the venue for the pageant which as organised by the Daily Express. Representatives of every service in the Empire, as well as Allied and United Nations took part. Lt Laurence Olivier gave the dedication which ended...
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NO PEACE PARLEY: MR EDEN -
The Foreign Secretary speaks to an audience at Leeds Football Ground. In his speech he talks of the German invasion of Russia and praises Russia's fighting courage. He declares that the British Government is not prepared to negotiate...
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THE FIRST LORD'S FORCEFUL WORDS -
The First Lord of the Admiralty attends Surbiton's Warship Week. 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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TRAILER -
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SHELL-FIRE CORNER LIBERATED -
The big guns at Cap Gris Nez have surrendered which is welcome news for the people of Dover, Folkestone, Deal and Ramsgate. The Kentish coast has suffered shelling since August 1940 and towns like Dover have sustained a lot of damage. In...
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TRAILER: DIG FOR VICTORY - PLAN BEFORE YOU PLANT
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CHURCHILL ON BOMB PROSPECTS -
Mr Churchill sees a display by fire-fighters in Hyde Park and later he addresses a luncheon. 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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TRAILER:
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TRAILER:
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TRAILER: TOM JOHNSTON'S APPEAL
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THE BATTLE OF LONDON - NO SOUND
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GIRLS TAKE OVER THE LAND
Girls take over agricultural jobs thus releasing men for the forces. 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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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS - NO SOUND
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...