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CRACKING THE AXIS -
Our Soviet Allies have been scoring great success in driving the Germans from Russia. In North Africa we have had victories at Alamein and driven Rommel back across the desert. The Germans and Italians have been defeated in Tunisia....
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British Movietone News Presents: ® The Universities Boat Race 1935, Won By Cambridge,
with commentary by GO Nickalls, the well known oarsman and critic. 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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Russia Lionises Its Arctic Heroes
Two intrepid rescuers of Cheliaskin crew receive Moscow's triumph, and later visit London. 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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Madrid - Lady fights bull
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Mr Bennett Extols British Courage
Canadian Premier, on visit to London has a cheery talk with Mr Ferguson, High Commissioner. 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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SPANISH EMBASSY CHANGES -
The Duke of Alba takes over as Spanish Ambassador in London. 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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OLD PALACE SITE EXCAVATED -
The Royal Palace of Whitehall is being excavated. 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...
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""Mercury"" Just Fails In Record Attempt
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Spanish Civil War and its complications.
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Comic Bull Fight at Santander
Amusing activity shown by Toreador and bull at exhibition of Spaniards' favourite sport. 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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India: ® Description by Eric Dunstan.
Quetta being re-built after devastation in 1935 Earthquake. 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...
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In Memoriam: ® Britain Mourns King George V
British Movietone News offers its sorrowful tribute of loyal remembrance spoken by Eric Dunstan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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The King's Broadcast:
The King's words are illustrated by pictures from the Library. 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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TRAILER: SAVE WATER
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DECORATE - AND KEEP WARM
A paint containing carbon particles which makes an excellent conductor of electricity, developed by the National Coal Board. The paint is heated by passing an electric current through it, and can be covered with an insulated decorative...
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SCHOOL ON THE MOVE
At Court Lodge School at Horley in Surrey, as well as normal school lessons, the children are learning to roller skate. They believe in getting the youngsters off on a good start. The skates are provided for children who haven't any of...
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TALE OF TWO TOWERS
A new constable of the tower has been installed at the Tower of London. A picturesque ceremony dating back to the time of William the Conqueror. The new constable is Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer. ® Pictures show the Post Office...
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MEDICAL BRA
The ""Monitron"" popularly known as the ""Medical Bra"" registers the temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. The nurse has an instant visual check on a patient's condition while, if it deteriorates, a robot brain will...
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FRONT LINE OF FASHION
Pictures show from Paris some of Nina Ricci's designs for formal evening wear. 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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MYSTERY OF THE ""FENNY POPPERS""
Every year at the Church of St. Martin's at Fenny Stratford, they celebrate St. Martin's Day by firing miniature iron canons in the ceremony of the ""Fenny Poppers"". These poppers were made around 100 years ago but the origin of the...
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BRIDGE THAT GAP
Territorials of the Royal Engineers and the RASC have been building a bridge across the River Weaver in Cheshire, to transport 2 giant transformers from the factory to a new transformer station. Two of the largest motor transporters in...
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TEACHING A TRADE FOR TOMORROW
Surrounded by nine acres of parkland near Toronto, a secondary school, with a completely new approach to education has been built. It is designed to teach such subjects as electronic testing, the facts of central heating, or dry cleaning...
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THE DUKE IN SOUTH AMERICA (in colour)
The Andes of Peru were one of the views Prince Philip enjoyed during his tour. A highlight of his visit to Peru was the ascent of Macchu Pichu to see the ruins of Inca buildings. The trip was by rail-car for part of the way. In La Paz,...
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NEW YEAR - A SNOWY START
As the curtain went up on the New Year, it was as if, suddenly, all Britain had been painted white. In the cities, the scene was very attractive, too, and squares were blanketed in snow. Big Ben went on strike by not striking. And the...