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LIDICE SHALL LIVE
The ""Lidice-shall-live"" Movement, conceived in Britain very soon after the Nazis' brutal blotting-out of the Czechoslovak village, received its official blessing when President Benes recently visited Hanley, in Staffordshire....
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DUCHESS AT VILLAGE MEMORIAL SERVICE - NO SOUND
As the Duke of Kent's body is borne to Windsor, the Duchess attends a memorial service in the church of St. Peter's, Iver. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CHURCHILL STATUE
The magnificent statue of Sir Winston Churchill, the work of Mr Oscar Nemon, is unveiled by Lady Spencer Churchill in the Members' Lobby of the House of Commons. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GLADYS AYLWARD TRIBUTE
The Women's League hold a special meeting to pay tribute to British missionary Gladys Aylward, who died recently. Ingrid Bergman, who played the part of the missionary in the film ""The Inn of the Sixth Happiness"", was guest of honour....
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DE GAULLE DEMONSTRATION -
On ""V E Day"" in Paris, General de Gaulle went to the Unknown Soldier's Tomb at the Arc de Triomphe to pay tribute to the fallen. A demonstration was staged - largely on account of the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Disclaimer: British...
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KOREA PARADE -
British Commonwealth troops attended a special memorial parade to Seoul for the fallen. 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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AUSTRALIAN TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN'S
A wreath is laid on the Cenotaph in Sydney in memory of the fallen of Britain's Civil Defence. 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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TRIBUTE - QUEEN MOTHER ELIZABETH
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TRIBUTE TO A GREAT AMBASSADOR -
Mr Maisky has been Russia's Ambassador to London for ten years. In an exclusive interview Mr Maisky talks to George Bilainkin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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VISIT TO OSLO -
Film news from Norway shows the arrival of the King of Sweden in Oslo - the first of its kind for 35 years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL DEDICATED
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ALGIERS HONOURS FALLEN -
Anglo-American forces arrive in Algiers and together with French forces honour the fallen. 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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CHURCHILL'S MOTHER HONOURED
In Brooklyn, New York, recently, a plaque was unveiled to record the fact that Jennie Jerome, later Lady Randolph Churchill, was born there. The plaque was unveiled by Miss Sarah Churchill (now Mrs Beauchamp). Disclaimer: British...
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TIBET PROTEST
A big demonstration in New Delhi: a Tibetan delegation, who wished to present a petition to Mr Nehru, first paid tribute at the Gandhi cremation site and a former Tibetan Premier, Mr Lukhangwa, led the tribute and the prayers. The party...
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MOTORING MEMORIES
The Montagu Motor Museum was formed at Beaulieu, in Hampshire, seven years ago. A new extension has just been built by the founder, Lord Montagu, seen with his fiancée, Belinda Crossley. The late Mike Hawthorn's mother was among the...
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GRIVAS IN ATHENS
The EOKA leader, Colonel George Grivas, got a big welcome in Athens. Members of the Greek Government and leaders of the church were there to head the reception. The Primate of Greece, Archbishop Theoklitos had a laurel wreath all ready...
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PRESIDENT CHILDERS STATE VISIT
President Childers pays a State Visit to Belgium. ® This is the first State Visit by an Irish Head of State to Europe. ® President Childers and his wife make the traditional grand tour of visiting Heads of State - it is in this...
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ANZAC DAY
Anzac Day in Whitehall introduces Australia's new National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair. 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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TRAFALGAR DAY- COLOUR
On 21st October 1805 Britain won a great sea battle off the Cape Trafalgar, but lost its most popular hero, Admiral Lord Nelson. A hundred and seventy years later on board Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, a simple ceremony commemorates...
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EDGAR WALLACE PUB
Edgar Wallace was one of the most prolific story writers of the century and recently an unusual memorial to him was opened - the Edgar Wallace 'Pub'. Penny Wallace, daughter of the author, attended the opening. Disclaimer: British...
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VIVE CHURCHILL! -
Mr Churchill received a warm welcome from General de Gaulle on his arrival in Paris. At the Armistice Day ceremony in the city the Premier and General laid wreaths and the walked down the Champs Elysees together. The Parisians cheered...
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ATHENS CELEBRATES -
The liberation of Greece has been continuing at a smooth and rapid place. The force landed at Piraeus, the port near Athens, the Germans having already evacuated. The British tommies were welcomed in the streets of the Greek capital with...
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VIVE PARIS -
(First pictures of the liberated French Capital). French fighting forces raced to the relief of Paris, wiping out German strong points on the outskirts of the City. General Leclerc, leader of the liberating forces, drove in with his...
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VIVE PARIS -
(First pictures of the liberated French Capital). French fighting forces raced to the relief of Paris, wiping out German strong points on the outskirts of the City. General Leclerc, leader of the liberating forces, drove in with his...