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THE QUEEN'S COLOUR FOR FLEET AIR ARM
A Naval occasion at Lee-on-Solent, where Her Majesty was to present the Queen's Colour to the Royal Naval Barracks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
At White City, the Mounted Band of the Royal Horse Guards led the Welcome Parade at the opening of the International Horse Show. The Duke of Edinburgh presented Golden Spurs to Colonel Weldon and other members of the Olympic gold medal...
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HORSE SHOW CLIMAX
A White City highlight was when America won the George Fifth Cup. Bill Steinkraus on ""First Boy"" one of his two mounts. It was the first American win of this event since 1926. The Captain of the US Olympic jumping team received the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO BOMBER COMMAND
Flying to the Royal Air Force Station at Marham, Her Majesty began her visit with the traditional inspection of the Guard of Honour. The Queen presented a Standard to No 207 Squadron. Accompanied by the Duke, Her Majesty inspected the...
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""THE TOPS"" ON THE TRACK
Before the opening of the Racing Car Show in London, we went along to see some motor sport on the model scale, and watch the track technique of Graham Hill. He was able to say a few words after the presentation of a medal. Disclaimer:...
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TROPHY FOR A TEST PILOT
Lord Brabazon of Tara was officiating at the presentation of the Segrave Trophy to this year's recipient Bill Bedford. It was awarded for his outstanding test piloting of the Hawker's P1127. Sir Henry Segrave's widow was present, as the...
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SOVIET TOUR CONTINUED
Westminster Pier was the departure point for Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev, when they travelled by launch, to Greenwich. At the Royal Naval College, they were welcomed by Lord Cilcennin. Their next visit was to Harwell where Sir...
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MISS GREAT BRITAIN
At the Morecambe and Heysham super swimming pool, Iris Waller was awarded the title of ""Miss Great Britain"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
The Windsor Horse Show was attended by Her Majesty the Queen, who took the Duke of Cornwall and Princess Anne. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SHOW JUMPING - IRELAND LEADS FIVE NATIONS
The International parade of competitors for the Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show. Miss Drummond Hay on ""Merely a Monarch"", one of the English team with a clear round. Lieutenant Max Hauri of the Swiss team on ""Millview"". The...
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AWARDS FOR BRAVERY
At County Hall, London, before a distinguished audience, which included Lord Mountbatten, awards for bravery and good service were recently presented. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CANADA'S GIFT
A magnificent flag-staff, rising 102 feet above the terrace, has been presented to the people of London by the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr Wilgress, on behalf of British Columbia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SILVER WEDDING PRESENTS FOR THE MAJESTIES
The King and Queen are presented with a canteen of silver by the citizens of Birmingham. 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 VISIT TO ROYAL SHOW
The Queen (without Princess Margaret, who'd caught a chill) visited the Royal Agricultural Society's Festival Show at Cambridge, which was bigger than ever this year. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL VISITORS SEE POLO FINAL
Princess Margaret was at Roehampton with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip to watch the polo match for the Festival Cup. Hurlingham played a team from Argentina and won comfortably by 6 3. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE BOAT RACE
Cambridge were considered the underdogs for this year's University Boat Race and it proved to be so, as Oxford took the lead from beginning. The weather conditions were rough, with a blustery wind whipping up the waters of the River...
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""HORSE OF THE YEAR"" SHOW
At Harringay, the three outstanding riders in the 'Horse Show' were Elizabeth Anderson on ""Sunsalve"", who tied for first place with two others. Tom Barnes on ""Sudden"" and Peter Robeson riding ""Craven A"". They share the Fred Foster...
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SPEED KING HONOURED
A special occasion at the RAC, London - the presentation of the Segrave Trophy, on behalf of the awarding committee, Lord Camden handed a plaque representing the trophy to Mr Donald Campbell. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL MAUNDY
At Westminster Abbey, the annual distribution of the Royal Maundy was made by the Queen, who was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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TITO IN PARIS
Arriving in Paris on a six day visit, President Tito of Yugoslavia and his wife were greeted by the French President, the Premier and members of the Government. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BEAUTIES ON PARADE
The finals of the Miss New Brighton bathing girl contest. The one to win the coveted trophy was Marion Lewis of Douglas, Isle of Man. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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EGYPT - TITO VISITS ARMY ACADEMY
President Tito of Yugoslavia has been paying an official visit to Egypt, one of his engagements was at the Military Academy at Heliopolis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE QUEEN IN THE WESTERN ISLES
The crowds who gathered at Barrow in Furness saw Princess Margaret arrive to embark in ""Britannia"". She was accompanying the Queen and the Duke on their tour of the Western Isles. Her Majesty visited the little island of Iona in the...
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""MISS WORLD""
Twenty four countries sent 24 beautiful girls to the Lyceum, in London for the Miss World contest. The winner was Petra Schurmann, of Germany. The prize was a silver rose bowl, a sports car and a cheque for £500. Disclaimer: British...