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SPORTS TROPHY
A London reception, and Field-Marshal Lord Harding greeted the famous horsewoman, Pat Smythe, Judy Grinham, Christine Truman, Billy Wright and Mike Hawthorn. He then announced this year's top sportsman: seventeen-year-old Ian Black,...
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IDEA FOR WEMBLEY
This is all part of a Cup Final in Vancouver: a ""pre-game parade"" (as Canadians call it) with ""Miss Blue Bomber"" (mascot of the Winnipeg team) and a hundred thousand in the streets to enjoy the preliminary antics. ""Miss Canada"" was...
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DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel was witnessed by Vice-President Nixon and his wife. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family also attended the service. The next of...
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FAMOUS CHURCH RESTORED
The restoration of the Church of St. Brides, Fleet Street. The Queen unveiled the new reredos, made of oak. The whole screen is a memorial to the Pilgrim Fathers - another link between the old and the new in this famous London Church....
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GLORIOUS BEER!
Called the ""October Festival"", but it's so popular with the people of Munich that it starts in September! And when the Lord Mayor taps the first barrel, the Festival's on. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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PLYMOUTH - PRINCESS MARGARET UNVEILS MEMORIAL
The Memorial on Plymouth Hoe, the last of its kind to be completed by the Imperial War Graves Commission, was recently unveiled by Princess Margaret. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. 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 the opinions...
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EASTER PARADE
The big idea at Easter for many people in the big cities is to get away. Large crowds left London by train as well as by car. The seaside was one of the big attractions and sun-bathing was possible at places. At Goodwood, motor-racing...
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NATO AFFAIRS
General Gruenther was present at SHAPE headquarters when a simple celebration marked the third anniversary of its establishment. At the Arc de Triomphe, Premier Laniel and Defence Minister Pleven joined veterans of the Indo-China war to...
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INDIA HONOURS THE FALLEN
In Delhi, Dr Prasad, the Indian President arrived to unveil the War Memorial. The mounted Bodyguard took its place alongside men of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Royal Air Force. The Commonwealth is largely responsible for...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENT OPENS
A new phase in the political life of South Africa began, when Parliament was opened at Capetown - without Jan Smuts. Dr Jansen, the Governor-General, read the speech from the throne in English and Africaans inaugurating the third session...
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THE 126th RUNNING OF THE GRAND NATIONAL ® COLOUR SPECTACULAR
The Grand National 1970 - and twenty eight runners face the toughest test of horse and jockey ever devised. Movietone follows the race from the rails, bringing the thrills and spills into vivid close-up. Four miles, 856 yards and 30...
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NEWSFILM AWARDS
At the National Film Theatre, the presentation of the World Newsfilm Awards for Cinema and Television News Teams features no less than three awards for British Movietone News. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL
In St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in itself a monument to the British Monarchy, a memorial Chapel to King George VI is dedicated in the presence of the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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ON THE WATER
Britain's fourth and last nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Revenge, is commissioned at Birkenhead. ® ® Launched in London, Europe's first fully automatic light buoy, which could eventually replace the thirty two lightships round...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND FESTIVE SEASON
Dreaming of a White Christmas? They have already had one of South Molton Street. Snow fell on cue as pop singer Clodagh Rogers switched the Christmas lights on. ® ® Spreading the message of light, hope and warmth, the Glasgow...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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ON THE RUN
Trevor Wright of Sheffield leads a field of 350 runners to win the Individual Trophy in the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championship in Brighton. ® John Pearson of Manchester win the uphill Students race up the Post Office Tower - the...
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Christmas in summertime is the enviable prospect for Australians. One of their biggest Christmas parades is in Adelaide. ® Back home, the Norwegian Ambassador switches on the lights adorning the Christmas Tree, presented as a goodwill...