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TICH MASON FUNERAL
A touching ceremony at Aintree racecourse as the ashes of veteran jockey Frank ""Tich"" Mason are scattered at the start of the Grand National Course. Mrs Mirabelle Topham and racecourse officials join the widow, daughter and...
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LUNDY SAYS 'THANK YOU'
To mark the purchase of the Island for the Nation, Lundy says thank you by inviting many of those who contributed to the Appeal Fund to spend a day on the island. Among them, the British businessman who gave £150,000. Disclaimer:...
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MUNICH OCTOBERFEST
For sixteen days in early autumn, the beer barrels of Bavaria burst upon a thirsty world. Munich's fantastic Octoberfest is generally recognised as the greatest Folk Festival in the world - and also one of the biggest booze-ups! But...
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REMEMBRANCE
Is Remembrance Day an anachronism in a modern world? It is time it was either drastically modified or the ceremonies finished with in favour of a day of personal, private mourning? As these questions are being asked, particularly by...
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NEW MARATHON RECORD
There was a big field for this year's Polytechnic Harriers Marathons Race, which was run from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium. Jack Holden, who won in 1948, '49 and 50, had to retire and Jim Peters of the Essex Beagles went on to win....
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MEMORIAL SERVICE TO ERNEST BEVIN
The memorial service to Ernest Bevin in Westminster Abbey was attended by men of all parties and people in every walk of life. The Premier, who'd just come from hospital, was there with Mrs Attlee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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The Synod of Bishops in Rome underlines the crisis of conscience in the Catholic Church and puts Papal Authority to the question. ® Crisis of a more physical kind in Tunisia where the recent floods le
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GLORIOUS GLOUCESTER'S HONOURED
At a South Korean school (headquarters of the British 29th Brigade), a special parade was recently held to honour the heroism of the Gloucesters. The Commander of the Eighth Army, Lieutenant-General van Fleet addressed the parade which...
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CANADA'S NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL
After his installation in Ottawa as Governor General of Canada, Mr Vincent Massey, as the Queen's representative, was about to open Parliament - the first ceremony to be performed after assuming the high office recently held by Lord...
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OSLO OLYMPICS CLOSE -
The ending of the Winter Olympic Games at Oslo was marked by a ceremony of flags. After the national flags had been lowered, the great Olympic flag itself played its symbolic part in the final ritual. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Stage and Film Stars were present to see Mary Churchill christen a 'Flying Fortress'. 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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A TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI
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A FAMILY HABIT -
Field Marshal Lord Gort, VC is present to see his son-in-law, Major William Sidney, receive a VC for conspicuous gallantry during fighting on the Anzio bridgehead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CORONATION COMMISSION
St. James's Palace was the meeting place of the newly appointed Coronation Commission, presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh; he was received by the Duke of Norfolk. Other members included the Prime Minister, Mr Eden, the Home...
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GREECE HONOURS BRITISH TROOPS
While British warships of the Mediterranean Fleet were visiting Greece, a special parade on the ""Field of Mars"" was attended by King Paul, who unveiled a magnificent memorial in honour of United Kingdom and Commonwealth men who fell in...
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SCOUTS PARADE FOR HER MAJESTY
On the Sunday nearest St. George's Day, Scouts paraded at Windsor Castle and the Queen inspected representatives of Commonwealth and foreign countries. The Duke of Edinburgh also spoke with many of those on parade, as did Princess...
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AMATEUR FINAL TIE - WALTHAMSTOW'S VICTORY
Before a crowd of 100,000 at Wembley, Walthamstow Avenue beat Leyton by two goals to one after extra time. The trophy was presented to their captain, Saunders, by Lord Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Archbishop Makarios and the Bishop of Famagusta lead a procession in the Feast of Epiphany Ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RAC AWARDS
The RAC Motor Sport Presentations at the Royal Automobile Club go to Jackie Stewart and Roger Clark. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RED CROSS PARADE
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S VISIT
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RUGBY LEAGUE FINAL -
Workington Town beat Featherstone Rovers when they met in the Rugby League Final before seventy-three thousand fans at Wembley. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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RUGBY LEAGUE CUP FINAL.
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S YORKSHIRE VISIT - MUTE
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