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PRINCESS MARGARET WITH HIGHLANDERS
At Bulford, Princess Margaret presents new colours to the Highlanders Light Infantry. 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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ROYAL DEPARTURE FOR SWEDEN
Before embarking in the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" at Teesport, the Queen and the Duke arrived at Stockton-on-Tees with a full programme of engagements. From Stockton to Middlesbrough where there was another warm welcome for the royal...
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MONTE CARLO SCENE
In Monte Carlo, film star Bella Darvi was escorted round the Zoological Gardens by Prince Rainier during her visit. The Prince was later a spectator during the Monaco Grand Prix motor race, which was won by Maurice Trintignant for...
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MALIK SWITCHES ON
Russian Ambassador switching on illuminations at Blackpool the largest lighting display in the world. The Mayor of Blackpool presented the Ambassador with two silver candlesticks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ARCHBISHOP ENTHRONED
Salisbury in Southern Rhodesia recently witnessed the inauguration of the new Anglican province of Central Africa. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Fisher, took part in the ceremony which included the enthronement of the new Archbishop....
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PAT SMYTHE STILL WINNING
Pat Smythe has scored another notable triumph - at the Brussels International Horse Show. She was judged the best lady competitor and by winning four other prizes, including the Grand Prix, became the outright winner. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
Princess Margaret in Portsmouth visits Portsmouth as Commandant in Chief comes Princess Margaret to open the new local headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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RUSSIANS HAIL TITO
A crowd estimated at some hundred thousand, paid an impressive tribute to Marshal Tito, when he visited Stalingrad, during his Russian tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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COOKING THE RESULT
Food being prepared in Kelvin Hall, Glasgow by young finalists in the annual Children's Cooking Competition. There are shields for the winning schools - Marie Poller receives the trophy for Madras College, Newport on Tay, and Fred...
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VARIETY ON THE COURSE
First to Kembla Grange Race Club Australia, to see a horse racing a MAN! Gili - ridden by Ray Selkrig, was to compete with Ken Irvine, world professional sprint champion over a sixty yard dash. Gili wins in a fraction over five seconds....
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CHINESE AMBASSADOR
The first Chinese Ambassador to visit this country, Sung Chih Kuang - presented his credentials to Her Majesty. This diplomatic move is looked upon as a raising of the Bamboo Curtain and closer relations with the Chinese People's...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT DONCASTER
Princess Margaret, accompanied by Lady Mountbatten, visited a camp for boys and girls of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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UDT AWARDS
To acknowledge the part they have played in expanding Ireland's Tourist Industry, organisations and individuals have been presented with the UDT Awards. These were presented in a ceremony at Dublin's Gresham Hotel by Mr Peter Barry,...
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BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS AWARDS
At the Wembley Conference Centre HRH Princess Anne presented the British Academy Film and Television Arts Award for 1978. ® Receiving the Awards were: ® Best Television Drama Series - Andrew Brown for ""Edward and Mrs Simpson"". ®...
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SIR WINSTON - ANOTHER MEDAL
Sir Winston Churchill receives the Benjamin Franklin Medal from the City of Philadelphia. 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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FAREWELL TO BRITISH TROOPS
The last British troops leave India with the departure from Bombay of the Somerset Light Infantry. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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AND SEES MODEL PLANES FLY
The Queen and Princess Margaret recently visited the Northern Heights Model Flying Club at Langley Airfield, Bucks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ACADEMY AWARDS
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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WORLD CHAMPS ON ICE
The World and British Professional Championships took place at Wembley, watched by a vast crowd. John and Diana Hulme of Great Britain were the winners of the Pairs Championship, and the Ladies Title for the second year running went to...
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MONACO - HILL WINS ""ROUND HOUSES""
16 starters took part in the first Grand Prix for this years world championship, round the twisting streets of Monte Carlo. When Jim Clark packed up with engine trouble, Graham Hill in his BRM finished first. Ritchie Ginther took second...
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VARIETY CLUB - STAR GALA
Among big names of show-biz at the Variety Club's Gala Battersea Park, were Jessie Matthews, Liz Frazer, Milly, Cilla Black, Stanley Baker and many more. There was a contest to find ""Miss Variety Club, 1964"" and nearly a hundred girls...
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SPEEDWAY - ""THE BEAR"" IS WORLD CHAMP
The World Speedway Title at Wembley and the winner Bjorn Knuttson of Sweden, who's been chasing the title for three years. Second is Igor Plechanov of Russia and third Fundin of Sweden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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STEPS TO SUCCESS
The Royal Albert Hall in London was the scene for the Modern Ballroom Championships. The Amateur Cup was won by John and Betty Westley, and in the professionals, a close finish between the reigning champs Peter Eggleton and Brenda...