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THOSE RUSSIAN SHIPS
Laying close in-shore off the Helford river (near Falmouth, Cornwall) the ""Red Fleet"" of trawlers and tugs has been the cause of much speculation in Britain. The Russians say they're going to the Black Sea to catch fish. Disclaimer:...
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NEWS FROM ABROAD
Pictures show the Vatican in Rome, during the State Visit of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg to Pope Paul. The Grand Duchess wore white instead of the usual black - a privilege accorded to the wife of reigning Catholic monarchs...
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THE MOSCOW SCENE
Here are some scenes from Moscow that show you what life in Moscow is really like before a big football match. Between Germany and the Dynamos. Germany lost by three goals to two. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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AUSTRIANS GO TO MOSCOW
Herr Raab and his freedom delegations were flown to Moscow from Vienna to discuss Austrian Independence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE STATE VISIT TO SWEDEN
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted by King Gustav and Queen Louise, when they arrived at Stockholm on their three day visit to Sweden. After the greetings, the only ceremony there was, was the traditional inspection of the...
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TITO IN MOSCOW
Arriving at Kiev Station on a State visit to Russia, President Tito of Yugoslavia was accorded an outstanding welcome. Mr Voroshilov, Mr Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev were there in person to greet him. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RUSSIAN NAVAL OCCASIONS
At Portsmouth, ships of the Russian Squadron were at home to civilians. 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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BOXING - BRITAIN V RUSSIA
At the Empire Pool, Wembley, an amateur boxing tournament was held between Britain and Russia. Unfortunately Britain had only two wins. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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VISITORS TO THE TOWER
A party of Russian tourists recently paid a visit to the Tower of London. They were enjoying a two week stay in this country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ON SHOW IN MOSCOW
Pictures taken in Moscow recently give an impression of this spacious city. The visit of the ""Comet II"" attracted very keen interest in Moscow's Airport. Quite a feature of every day life here is the Central Market. The display of...
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RUSSIAN VISITORS
The Russian Merchant Navy training ship ""Equator"" was open to the public, during a goodwill visit to Southampton. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SUNDERLAND V DYNAMOS
At Roker Park, Sunderland were beaten in their flood lit match against the Dynamo's, the score was one - nil. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RUSSIAN NAVY VISITS FINLAND
A small Soviet naval squadron recently visited Helsinki. This was the first time in the history of a free Finland that such a visit had been made. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GEORGI MALENKOV HERE
London Airport and the arrival of Georgi Malenkov, he was greeted by Mr Malik, Lord Citrine and Mr Aubrey Jones who were there to meet him. The former Russian Premier, was making his first excursion beyond the Iron Curtain. Disclaimer:...
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RUSSIANS HAMMER ENGLAND
Amateur boxing at Wembley, and let's hope it wasn't a fore-taste of England's performance in the Empire Games later this month! Grigoriev, fighting Peter Bennyworth in the Bantamweight bout, scored one of Russia's 8 victories. We won...
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SOVIET SURGEONS SEW IT UP
Seen here demonstrating some fascinating new instruments used by Soviet surgeons, Professor Romashov, who is visiting London with a trade mission. They've been taking big strides forward in the techniques of heart surgery, and these...
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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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BRITISH MINERS IN RUSSIA
The Soviet coal mines at Gorlovka, was one of those recently inspected by a British miners delegation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SOVIET MAY DAY
May Day in Moscow's Red Square. The parade followed tradition. Men of the Red Army on the march - men of the Kremlin watched from the Lenin-Stalin tomb. The well drilled turn out was quite a spectacle. On the ground, ""conventional""...
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THE ""ICE MOUNTAIN""
Camels were used by a group of Soviet and Chinese mountaineers climbing the Pamir Mountains in Central Asia. The object was to conquer the Muztag-Ata, ""Father of the Ice Mountain"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WORLD SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIP
In front of a packed crowd of 75,000 Ivan Mauger from New Zealand won the championships for the fourth time beating into second place the great Dane, Ole Olsen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BREZHNEV IN FRANCE
Soviet Communist Party leader, Mr Brezhnev in Paris to meet M Pompidou. 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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MOTO-BALL CUP FINAL
The European Moto-Ball Cup final between Elista (USSR) and Camaret (French) - the Frenchmen win - Score 2 - 1. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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RUSSIAN SPIES
In an unprecedented diplomatic move, the Foreign Office has expelled a total of 105 Russian officials accused of spying. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...