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FLAME FOR THE FUTURE
Sea Gas (B&W) ® Sea Gas (Colour - no story title) ® Forty miles off the Humber Estuary the oil rig ""Sea Gem"" has been searching for natural gas under the North Sea since June. The discovery of gas in September has been followed by...
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PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE
Pictures show the visit to New York of Pope Paul VI and his personal appeal for peace at the United Nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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GLASTONBURY PILGRIMAGE
A service was held for those taking part in the pilgrimage to Glastonbury, the most ancient seat of Catholic devotion in England. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SHADES OF CHRISTMAS
Santa Claus really goes to town in Adelaide's annual pageant presented by a big store. In Sydney, newly arrived British toys are a feature of Christmas displays. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EASTER PARADE
Many thousands went to London's Battersea Park for the Easter Parade, and there was martial music, and Romans heading the London-through-the-ages parade. Best of all, the sun was shining, which helped to make everybody happy. Disclaimer:...
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""UNITY"" THEME OF ANNIVERSARY
Pictures show members of the Royal Family and churchmen from all Christian faiths attending the service marking the 900th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FESTIVAL IN SAN REMO
Flowers are a speciality of San Remo, on the Italian Riviera, where they grow them, export them and build a Winter festival around them. Representing Britain on the parade were a choir from Cardiff. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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GREECE
In Athens, the King of the Hellenes led the celebrations of Independence Day. 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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MARDI GRAS
In New Orleans they call Shrove Tuesday ""Mardi Gras"" (Fat Tuesday) and they celebrate this Festival with a spirited street parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ROYAL SILVER WEDDING
Movietone is proud to join with Britons everywhere in offering heartfelt congratulations to Their Majesties on the celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MASSIVE FLOATS MARK OPENING OF CARNIVAL SEASON
Large figures adorn the floats at the Viareggio Carnival on the Italian Riviera. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - NAVAL AT VILLEFRANCHE
At Villefranche the Battle of Flowers. 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...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - MARDI GRAS AT NEW ORLEANS
""Mardi Gras"" is celebrated in New Orleans with a nighttime procession through the streets. 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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ST. GEORGE'S DAY GARTER CELEBRATION
Both Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were installed in the Order of the Garter and took part in the procession to St. George's Chapel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GOOD FRIDAY IN JERUSALEM
The procession along the Via Dolorosa was protected by Arabs of the National Guard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN NEW YORK AND DUBLIN
The celebrations in New York included the traditional parade. In Dublin, President O'Kelly, reviewed a military parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PRE-EASTER IN JERUSALEM
Arabs drawn from the National Guard provided armed escort for the various religious processions in Holy Week. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PALESTINE - PALM SUNDAY IN JERUSALEM
A peaceful Jerusalem was the scene for the procession to mark Palm Sunday. 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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A THOUSAND YEARS ON A MOUNTAIN
Off the north coast of France pilgrims make their way to Mont St. Michel to inaugurate its 1000th anniversary year. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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""....BY SO MANY TO SO FEW""
At Westminster Abbey a service of thanksgiving for the victory in the Battle of Britain 25 years ago. Also pictures of the unveiling of a memorial tablet to Sir Winston Churchill by Her Majesty the Queen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PROCESSION
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WHIT-MONDAY PROCESSION
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LANIMER DAY
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DENMARK GREETS CHURCHILL
A tremendously enthusiastic welcome for Mr Churchill had been prepared in Copenhagen; obviously, the three day visit of Britain's war Premier was immensely popular with the Danish people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...