On the eve of the Budget, Britain gains a new Prime Minister, Mr James Callaghan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...

The annual British Film and Television Awards are presented by HRH the Princess Anne, at the Royal Albert Hall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...

The 197th Derby Stakes was reputed to be the richest ever and thousands flocked to Epsom Downs to see the Race. ® ® From Movietone's archives we glimpse the first filmed Derby - 1896, when the race was won by the Prince of Wales'...

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The Royal Windsor Horse Show annually draws a crowd to see various equestrian events. This year HRH the Duke of Edinburgh was competing in the International Driving Grand Prix, while riders on the Olympic short-list took part in the...

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Racing driver, David Purley, receives the George Medal and equestrian, Richard Meade, the OBE at a Buckingham Palace investiture. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...

At the Jury's Hotel, Dublin, the annual Irish Cinema Ball for Film Industry charities. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Erskine Childers, fourth President of the Republic of Ireland, dies suddenly of a heart attack. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...

Movietone record the 'Lying-in-State' and funeral of ex-President Eamon de Valera. ® De Valera is a name that will be forever linked with the emergence of the Irish Republic. ® The people of Ireland paid their last respects as the...

The first BP production platform, destined for the North Sea Forties oil field, is launched by seven year old Cheryl Patchett. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...

A Grand Prix line up at the wedding of racing driver James Hunt and model Suzy Miller at Brompton Oratory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

As Earl Marshal, the Duke was the organiser of many of Britain's State occasions. ® His own funeral took place with very little pomp or ceremony - The Premier Duke and Earl is laid to Rest in the Chapel of Arundel Castle. Disclaimer:...

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh receive loyal Scottish welcome in Edinburgh and in Glasgow Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...

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The top comedy due Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise visit Buckingham Palace to receive their OBE's from the Queen. Outside the Palace they posed with Welsh Rugby Star, Mervyn Davies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

When Canada's Governor-General, Lord Alexander, visited a Red Indian camp in Alberta, 4,000 braves and their families were present to do him honour. He was made an honorary chief of the tribe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...

Mr Churchill, who has received many freedoms, recently brought off a double, so to speak - two in one day. The first was at Deal and the second at Dover, where he received a 19-gun salute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

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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Parliament reassembles to consider the situation arising out of the German-Soviet Pact. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

The Queen and Prince Philip, visiting Edinburgh, tour the Royal Scottish Academy where David Donaldson's Portrait of Her Majesty is on show. A garden party at Holyrood House is followed by the traditional entertainment of music and...

The fateful hour has struck, Britain and Germany are at war. Members gather at the House to hear the Premier's speech. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...

The Polish Ambassador and German Charge D'Affaires call at No 10 Downing Street. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...