Bridgeman Arts
Classic architecture from a 1900s city, 1908 - reenactment
Historical reenactment. 1908, Classic architecture from a 1900s city. Filmed on 35mm in 1995.
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MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL
The Magic Mirror, brainchild of two Skegness businessmen - brings that old ""Hall of Mirrors"" up to date. It works by compressed air which bends and buckles a thin sheet of stainless steel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE BUDGET
Mr Harold Macmillan, Chancellor of the Exchequer, undoubtedly faced a difficult task, in preparing his first budget. It turned out that even further emphasis was laid on the saving campaign. The great thing is to save, perhaps by not...
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RUNABOUT SAVES WALK ABOUT
For the man in a hurry, this scooter is ideal wherever good ground surfaces are available. Run on a 12-volt standard motor car battery it has two speeds, slow and a bit faster. The makers suggest it could be used in large offices,...
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THE BUDGET
The Chancellor, about to leave his home for the House, was persuaded to say a few non-committal words. Mr Butler was rather hemmed in by the crowd and there seemed to be little disagreement between Press and Police! In the House of...
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THE LAST OF EUROPE'S
After being arrested Heinrich Himmler committed suicide by taking cyanide. 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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OIL - A SURVEY
The oil of Middle East has long been Britain's main source of supply. It has been shipped from the great wells of the Arab States by the way of the Persian Gulf and the Suez Canal. But Nasser has blocked that route. The pipeline from...
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THE BUDGET
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GOLD RUSH RAILWAY
Our pictures show the coastal town of Skagway in Alaska, terminus of the old Gold Rush Railway. It's now a unique Summer tourist attraction, for it follows the historic trail of the '98. This was the gateway to the Klondike, and dreams...
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THE BUDGET
Budget Day was overcast even before the budget itself were revealed; and the sky was weeping as if in sympathy with the people; there was quite a crowd, all the same, outside No 11, waiting to see the Chancellor. Disclaimer: British...
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LOCH NESS MONSTER REPORT
Londoner, Mr Frank Searle, is a firm believer in the existence of the Monster and, in fact, has a Loch-side Museum containing imaginative drawings and photographs of possible 'sightings'. he keeps constant vigilance on Loch Ness, hoping...
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THE BUDGET
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THE BUDGET
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Heathcoat Amory, announced the new budget. It was a ""cautious budget"", not calculated to swell the average pay packet: saving is to be further encouraged, and one or two adjustments have been made to...
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THE BUDGET
As always on Budget Day, the Chancellor of the Exchequer had to face a battery of cameras as he left for the house. The country was soon to learn of the reduction in tax and some increased allowances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BUDGET DAY -
The Chancellor, Sir Kingsley Wood, leaves for the House to present his Budget. 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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The Budget 1935
Mr Neville Chamberlain is seen leaving his home in Eaton Square before going to the House to present his Budget. Then he explains to British Movietone News the contents of his budget. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BUDGET DAY
Mr Dalton leaves for the House to deliver his budget speech, amongst the items announced were Earned Income and Child Allowance Relief, but it was bad news for smokers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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BRITISH WOOL FASHIONS
The beautiful Italian city of Venice is slowly sinking into the sea and funds are being gathered from all over the World to save it. Britain's Textile Industry recently staged a Fashion Show, the proceeds from which went to the 'Venice...
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THE BUDGET
Mr Peter Thorneycroft, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, about to introduce his first budget, was almost besieged at Number Eleven. Points from the Budget are: Purchase Tax halved on a number of household goods, the extra shilling put...
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HUGE WOOL STORE FIRE IN SYDNEY
At Darling Harbour, Sydney one of the worst fires every seen in the city took place. Warehouses, wool stores and timber yards were caught in the blaze. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE BUDGET
Mr Heathcoat Amory (who succeeded Mr Thorneycroft as Chancellor of the Exchequer), putting the finishing touches to his first budget. What were the highlights? The Chancellor encourages us to have a bit more out of the money we earn....
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First, Canada's new sign is introduced over ether to London by Premier Bennett in Ottawa.
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WOOL SALES ARE ON IN SYDNEY
The wool sales held again in Sydney, during the war Britain bought all Australia's production but much of it is only now on it's way to where it is needed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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POLAR WEATHER
Ice and snow again caused havoc on the roads of Britain, with some roads completely blocked by snow drifts. Back in 1937 the polar weather seemed to be taken less seriously, in fact at the Zoo the Polar Bears and Penguins revelled in it...