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PREMIER VISITS RED CROSS EXHIBITION
The Premier was greeted by Lord Woolton (Executive Committee Chairman) when he came to open the Red Cross Society's Exhibition at their London headquarters. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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POST OFFICE STRIKE
The strike by members of the Postal Workers Union halts many vital services. Britain's telephones, however, are manned by staff who braved pickets to work. Private operators - including a leather-clad motor cycle gang - set up special...
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FRENCH ROYAL WEDDING
Princess Helene, with her father, the Comte de Paris, pretender to the throne of France, arrived at Droux, in Normandy for her wedding. She married Count Evrara de Limbourg-Stirum, of Belgium. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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TRESSES AT THE TOP
The Hairdressing Exhibition at Alexandra Palace has created something of a wave of interest, here and overseas. There were plenty of experts demonstrating their skill and quite remarkable creative ability. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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SOCCER CENTENARY - ENGLAND ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Football Association, the English Eleven take the field at Wembley alongside a team representing the Rest of the World. One of the greatest soccer encounters ever staged, it's the first time...
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SET FOR DECIMALS
The new Bronze ""Coppers"", to be introduced when Decimal Coinage starts in 1971, are now on sale. But, unlike the five and tenpenny pieces, they won't be legal tender till ""Decimal Day"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CARRY ON, NIGHT NURSE!
The Royal Victorian Infirmary at Newcastle-upon-Tyne - claims to be the first hospital to start the ""nurse on wheels"". The sisters use runabouts, powered by twelve volt batteries. They are completely silent, so that the patients will...
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LIGHTNING LOVER!
We see Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland, at the London Headquarters of 20th Century Fox, shortly after their engagement. Peter had only known Britt two days before he proposed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THEATRE IN THE CITY
London river, and close by the landing stage at Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, stands the new Mermaid Theatre. Sea cadets arrived with the Mermaid herself ... four year old Caroline, daughter of Jack Hawkins. London's Lord Mayor was present...
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DESIGN FOR SHORT CIRCUITS!
A new electric car for short journeys in the congested streets of cities. It has a top speed of 35 miles an hour, is under four feet wide and can carry two people in reasonable comfort for only a farthing a mile. It will cost about 300...
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BEATLES GET AUSSIE WELCOME
Pictures show how Australia welcomed the Beatles, with heavy rain, and of course fans. 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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CHATAWAY'S AMAZING VICTORY
The highlight of the athletics match between London and Moscow was the 5,000 metres, in which the main rivals were Kuts of Moscow and Chris Chataway. Chataway's final burst near the tape gave him victory, a new World Record and revenge...
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CONSUL RACE AND RACE OF CHAMPIONS
Top sporting personalities compete in a race, driving identical Consuls, held at Brands Hatch - the winner Chay Blyth. ® Racing drivers compete in the Formula One Race of Champions won by outsider Peter Gethin in a Chevron-Chevrolet....
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NUCLEAR REACTOR
The latest addition to Britain's energy resources is the new Fast Breeder Reactor at Dounreay, Caithness. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE- COLOUR
The Court of King Arthur lives on at Tintagel in Cornwall. The Order of the Knights of the Round Table, basically a charitable organisation, hold ceremonies to dub new Knights and observe the rituals of this ancient Court. Disclaimer:...
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WRESTLING - OLYMPIC PREVIEW
Britain's first International Tournament between amateur wrestlers from 3 countries took place at Manchester's Belle Vue. It was between Japan, the United States and England. Pictures show the Heavyweight bout between Merrill Solowin of...
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COMMON COLD RESEARCH
The Common Cold Research Unit at Harvard Hospital, Salisbury. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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BEARLAND - NURSERY NEWS
Pictures from Tarongo Park Zoo, Sydney give us the impression that life for a brown bear cub is not all honey. Life for Brumas, the polar bear cub at Regent's Park, is very different. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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QUEEN MOTHER AT ST. MARY'S
The Queen Mother's first engagement since her return to this country was a visit to St. Mary's Hospital Medical School. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SPORTS REVIEW OF 1972
All the Highlights of this exciting year of sport, under review, by the Cameras of Movietonews. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CAMPING EXHIBITION
The Camping Exhibition at Olympia. The 1972 British Everest Exhibition shows its tent - and polyester heat sheet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
For the second year running with about 70 horses entered, Lt Phillips on 'Ovation' won the Badminton Horse Trials. The trials were watched by the Royal Family. Unfortunately Princess Anne did not compete, nor will she be entered for the...
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XX OLYMPIC GAMES HIGHLIGHTS
Movietone presents some of the highlights of the 1972 Olympic Games now in progress in Munich. 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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ANIMAL ART
Francois Xavier Lalanne is one of the most advanced designers of furniture in Europe. Most of his creations are so far out that even the French raise the odd eyebrow. All his items shaped like animals and can be put to use. The beauty of...