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CHRISTMAS-TIME IS KIDDIES-TIME
Yes, Christmas is coming - you can tell by the tableaux in Parisian shop windows, by the Pied Piper, brought to life in a Munich store and by the traditional manner with which Hollywood heralds the festive season. In austerity Britain...
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UP GO THE LIGHTS
Preparations for the famous Blackpool Illuminations mean a lot of work and seventy-five miles of cable and wiring and three hundred thousand lamps go into the show, which was given its kick-off, so to speak, by Stan Matthews. Disclaimer:...
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In America
First snapshot is latest in baby tanks, which shows speedy capabilities at New Jersey trial. ® Sub.1. California - Million pound Forest Fire. ® Sub.2. New York - Cycle-racers get tangled. ® Sub.3. New York - Broadway's Christmas...
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Christmas Toys Get Military Minded
Annual 14th July Review is emulated by parade of tiny troops in window of Parisian store. 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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First snapshot is brood of Spring chickens heralding Easter with chorus of blithe greetings.
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Chelsea Arts Ball Is Reveller's Night
New Year's Day dance in Albert Hall lives up to its worldwide reputation for inspired gaiety. 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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Britain Enjoys Its Easter Holidays
Seaside and heath attracts happy thousands, while John Cobb sets new mark at Brooklands. 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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CRINOLINE SKIING -
Ski Carnival in France. 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 represent the opinions...
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THE HOLIDAY SCENE
Easter morning: there's always a big thrill for the very young, and when Easter looks just like a White Christmas that's simply too exciting for words! But there are others, the milkman for instance: he thought it was a beastly Easter....
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CHRISTMAS ROUND-UP
Christmas is coming - and even without a calendar you couldn't miss the signs. The decorations and the lights which herald the season of good cheer. Even for us older ones, the shop windows weave the same magic as they did when we were...
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EVASIVE ACTION
Festival time in the small French town of Villeneuve-de-Marsan, where the heroes of the moment are the Torreros. Their art is the art of ""evasive action"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SOCCER-IT-TO-'EM!
One of Derbyshire's most popular Folk survivals is celebrated every year at Ashbourne - The Shrovetide Football match that's played all over town, on dry land or in the river, depending on the run of the play. Disclaimer: British...
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XMAS ON THE WAY...
The Timber Growers' Organisation markets some two million Christmas Trees every year. With the latest British Standard in force, to ensure size and quality - they even pack them in plastic bags! ® That other main story of Seasonal...
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RING IN THE NEW
Every New Year's Eve leads to a bit of jubilation, hope springing eternal that the next year may turn out to be something better than the last. With many people it's a case of modest celebrations in the home, sometimes with a little...
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Millefiori - The latest idea in floral decoration - flowers by the thousand that won't wilt in the warmth of central heating. Dried flowers and leaves, creating a new dimension in decoration. ® Light
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FATHER CHRISTMAS AMONG THE TANKS -
American troops in Britain have played Father Christmas for local children. 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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SANTA CLAUS WAS A FIREMAN -
The men of the National Fire Service have been busy making toys and dolls for Christmas. Others too have been working to bring joy to children including the Red Cross and St. John, the WVS and Nursery Schools. Disclaimer: British...
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CHRISTMAS RUSH
The Post Office, Mount Pleasant, coping with the Christmas rush. And a look at Heartbreak Corner for damaged parcels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SANTA ON SAFARI
Through darkest Berkshire, Santa Claus goes on his rounds ensuring that the animals do not get left out of the seasonal festivities. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MOVIETONE'S EASTER PARADE
Easter Parade in Hyde Park - Herne Hill cycling - Little-ship racing at Teddington - Horse racing at Kempton - Lake District rambles and picnics - hounds trials - Easter weddings in Town and Country - Goodwood Car Racing - Hampstead...
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CHRISTMAS TREE HARVEST
Something is stirring down in the forest - as the seasonal demand for trees get under way. 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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HOLIDAY ROUND UP
The things people do in the Easter holidays! The ""Battle of the Brook"" for example: a tug of war, across the river at Geddington. A firkin of beer at stake and the South beat the North. ® The international Cycle racing Festival at...
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THE BIG TOP COMES TO TOWN
Its the smell of grease paint and the roar of the crowd for Mary Chipperfield's Christmas Circus. All the favourites of the sawdust ring are there, the animals and acrobats, and those furry inhabitants of Wimbledon Common, The Wombles,...
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SHROVETIDE FOOTBALL
Shrovetide Football they call it, but it looks like a giant scrum, that ends up in the river. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...