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THE LATE PRIME MINISTER OF CEYLON
Ceylon has suffered a tragic loss in the death of Dr Senanayake, its first Prime Minister, and widespread sympathy is felt for the people of the Dominion. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FREAK WEATHER HITS BIGGEST SPORTS WEEK
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LONDON BUSES FOR NEW YORK
Three London buses are unloaded at New York - their visit is to boost the British Tourist industry. They are a little bit of London in themselves - and so are the ""Pearlies"", who've gone with them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DRIVERLESS TRAIN
A driverless, completely automatic train is seen on its trials near Lille in France. The stations are staffless and the trains run continuously at predetermined intervals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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LONDON'S FAREWELL
Astonishing scenes accompanied the final journey of the very last tram. It was driven by Mr Cliff, Deputy Chairman of the LTE, and the official valediction was pronounced by the LTE Chairman, Lord Latham. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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LONDON BUSES HOME
A reception party on the Horse Guards Parade, welcomed back to London three London Buses which have been touring the United States and Canada. Mr Lennox-Boyd, Minister of Transport and Lord Latham, of the London County Council were there...
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KWEILIN EVACUATION -
As the Japanese advanced towards Kweilin in south-west China, the decision was made to evacuate the civilian population. The only transport out was the single-track railway and the station was soon packed with potential travellers, some...
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CHINA -
The Chinese capital of Chungking is being revitalised with the arrival of Allied Forces who have turned back Japanese raiders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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LIGHTS OF LONDON
The Heliport on London river has started a new night flying service. One of our cameramen took advantage of the fact to record an impression of the lights of London and its well-known landmarks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW CAR FERRY
At Tower Bridge - a new Danish passenger and car liner - the 'Dana Regina'. The biggest merchant ship ever to enter the Pool of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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NINEWELLS HOSPITAL OPENED
The new Dundee Teaching Hospital is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. On a tour of the hospital she meets patients and staff. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PRINCESS ANNE OPENS TOWN CENTRE
The visit of HRH Princess Anne to Washington New Town during which she officially opens the town centre. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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STRIKE BOUND CITY
Strikes in Glasgow have stopped the city's bus services and filled the streets with refuse. The River Clyde is being polluted daily with gallons of untreated sewage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT - NO SOUND
The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT - NO SOUND
The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...
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LONDON CARRIES ON -
Ministers and Service Chiefs carry their gas masks. The 'Nippies' have their own gas mask container. At the wedding of Miss Ann Bailey and Pearce Sinnott gas masks are much in evidence. Prince Monolulu as 'a gas mask'. Disclaimer:...
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Climate change protesters climb on roof of London train
Climate protesters have climbed on top of a train in a busy financial district and glued themselves to the roof. Two Extinction Rebellion demonstrators clambered aboard the carriage of a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) at Canary Wharf...
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Fife fighters continue to tackle warehouse fire in Neasden
Footage shows fire fighters continuing to tackle a warehouse fire on the A406 in north London. The blaze has cause very heavy traffic on the North Circular in Neasden.
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Heavy traffic after warehouse fire in Neasden
Heavy traffic on the North Circular in Neasden after 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters were tackled a warehouse fire on the A406 in north London..
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Locator map: Two rail workers die in Wales after being hit by a train
Two people have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in South Wales. British Transport Police said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday.
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Locator map: Port Talbot train incident
Map showing the approximate location of the Port Talbot train incident in which two people have died.
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HS2 to be delayed and exceed budget by £22 billion
HS2 could cost up to £22 billion more than its previous budget and be delayed by as many as seven years, the company building the railway said. A report by HS2 Ltd chairman Allan Cook stated that the original plans "did not take...
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Operation Brock to be stood down due to Brexit delay
Traffic management measures introduced in preparation for a no-deal Brexit will be suspended, the Government said. Manston Airfield would have been used as an overflow car park. Operation Brock came into force in Kent at 6am on Monday,...
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Daily life on the streets of Karachi
Daily scenes of Karachiites going about their business in the Tin Talwar area of Karachi