The King is to present a Sword of Honour to Stalingrad in recognition of it's great struggle. 83 year old Tom Beasley is the swordsmith, Jack Mappin grinds the blade and Albert Weston is the polisher. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...

The Premier's wife visits Denville Hall, Northwood. 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 and...

Not only boots are made for walking. British visitors to a Swiss village may return home with a pair of Clogs, made by a seventy year old craftsman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...

This is 81-year-old Drummer Bathgate, beating the march of the cheeses at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Good English cheese has been part of the fare for 260 years. General Sir Brian Horrocks led the ""Ceremony of the Christmas...

From London, five Grandmothers leave on a fifteen thousand mile overland journey to Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...

London is all lit-up for Christmas, lights are twinkling and here as in every town in Britain, shoppers are on the hunt for presents. Children are fascinated by the toys in wonderland, and hula hoops by the score are waiting to be...

As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...

In Brisbane, 74 year old John McDonald recreates famous ships of the days of sail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The streets of the City of London take on a gay and colourful air during that annual pageant The Lord Mayor's Show. This year's theme was 'Young At Heart' and the new Lord Mayor, Sir Lindsay Ring, watched the procession pass the...

Veterans inspections is the occasion for expression of National Pride. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...

Founders Day to the Royal Hospital - home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Some grand old timers on parade again. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

Pomp and pageantry are part of Britain's heritage. A London firm specialises in making ceremonial sashes and cords for the rulers of many countries and Regiments of the British Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....

There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....

Their Majesties arrived at Douglas to be met by the Lieutenant-Governor, Vice Admiral Lord Granville. They made a tour of the Promenade where they received a joyous welcome. ® ® From Douglas they drove to Ramsey and from there...

Bright young thing of 105 is discovered in Hampshire village by Brian Saveall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...

Voters record clear verdict despite fog over country. ® Fol. For one day, the individual citizen becomes more important than the great politician. On this day an earnest electorate went to the polls and returned the National...

First lambs of 1936 are sure sign that spring's a-coming says Barry Barnes. 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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Lord Hailsham inspects parade of old soldiers at Royal Hospital raised by King Charles II. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

1,100 men who served in British Army in 1914, fall in for remembrance parade in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood lays wreath on Hyde Park memorial at solemn service. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Founders Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 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 and do not...

The Duke of Gloucester takes the salute as the Pensioners march past at the Chelsea Hospital. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...