British Movietone
PRINCESSES REVISIT 145, PICCADILLY -
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose revisit their old home which is now a museum. 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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SWEDEN - TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS SCULPTOR
The Swedish home of Carl Milles, the world famous sculptor, and the celebrated garden containing many typical examples of his work. Milles (who has just died at the age of eighty) was one of the greatest European sculptors of our time....
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MR TRUMAN IN SALZBURG
Every visitor to Salzburg is reminded that the beautiful city was Mozart's birthplace. Mr Truman a keen music lover was particularly anxious to visit the house where Mozart was born and which is now a museum, enshrining his life and...
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OUR ROYAL VISITOR
Sir Cuthbert Ackroyd, received King Feisal at Guildhall, to present the address of welcome, Mr Selwyn Lloyd, received Overseas Diplomats and their wives at a Government Reception at Lancaster House. Previously (after visiting Harrow; his...
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THE ""IDEAL HOME""
The Grand Hall complete with fifteenth century Castle makes introduction to this year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia. There are, of course, plenty of Ideal Houses to choose from. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MILLIONTH MIGRANT
A young couple who recently emigrated to Australia were welcomed at Yallourn where the Minister of Immigration was there to greet them and show them around the plant where Dennis Porritt has a job. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FLOODS DOWN UNDER
The worst floods ever caused (by Australia's biggest river, the Murray) have done millions of pounds worth of damage. Farms and homes have been wiped out and the struggle to hold back the flood water is a job for every available...
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BUILDERS ON STRIKE
The new-look Number 10, already centre of a storm of criticism over the cost of its rebuilding, now becomes the focal point for a wave of official guerrilla strikes in the building industry. The strikes are likely to take place at...
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PRINCESS ATTENDS FASHION GARDEN PARTY
Princess Elizabeth went to Lancaster House Garden to inaugurate London's Fashion Fortnight. There was a ""guard of honour"" of mannequins, as Her Royal Highness arrived, accompanied by Sir Hartley and Lady Shawcross. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL VISIT TO NEW TOWN
Crawley, in Sussex, is the first of Britain's ""new towns"" to receive an official visit from a member of the Royal Family. Princess Elizabeth's visit the other day was to carry out a number of ceremonies. Her Royal Highness opened the...
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KAESONG - TRUCE HOLD-UP
An early interruption in the truce talks was caused by the Reds refusing to allow United Nations reporters through - though a Movietone cameraman succeeded in making a report. Another cause for dispute was the presence of fully-armed...
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GAITSKELL TAKES OVER
Mr Hugh Gaitskell was a clear winner in the election for a new Labour Party Leader. Mr Morrison's defeat was followed by his resigning the Deputy Leadership. From Transport House Mr Gaitskell made his first comment as leader. Disclaimer:...
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RUSSIAN VISIT ENDS
The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and a night at the Ballet for the Soviet leaders, who were received by the Chairman of the Trust, Lord Waverley. Before leaving Britain, they were shown round the Palace of Holyrood House, during a...
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IT'S FLOODS NOW
Northern England and the sorry situation, after a belt of heavy rain had left its watery aftermath, right across the country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN IN THE WESTERN ISLES
The crowds who gathered at Barrow in Furness saw Princess Margaret arrive to embark in ""Britannia"". She was accompanying the Queen and the Duke on their tour of the Western Isles. Her Majesty visited the little island of Iona in the...
Bridgeman Arts
Static shot of a country house by night, 1930s
Static shot of a country house by water by night, 1930s. Filmed on 35mm in 1996.
Bridgeman Arts
Static shot of a country home by night by the water
Static shot of a country home by night by the water. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.
Bridgeman Arts
Man exiting town house, 1908 - reenactment
Historical reenactment. 1908, a man exiting a town house. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.
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Car outside a manor house by night, 1908 - reenactment
Historical reenactment. 1908, Car outside a manor house by night. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.
Bridgeman Arts
Static shot of a country manor, 1930s, clip 2
Static shot of a country manor, 1930s. Filmed on 35mm in 1996.
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Country home surrounded by trees
Country home surrounded by trees. Establishing shot. Lockdown.
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Rural and Factory House Living in the USA, 1900s
Rural and Factory House Living in the USA, 1900s
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Women, Babies, and Children in the Streets of 1900s New York
Women, Babies, and Children in the Streets of 1900s New York
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1960s: View moves across model of town as new structures appear
1960s: View moves across model of town as new structures appear. Zoom in on utility building as car passes on street. Two men exit the building and walk on sidewalk.