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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW - COLOUR
The streets of the City of London take on a gay and colourful air during that annual pageant The Lord Mayor's Show. This year's theme was 'Young At Heart' and the new Lord Mayor, Sir Lindsay Ring, watched the procession pass the Mansion...
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PRINCE CHARLES VISITS NEW DELHI- COLOUR
Making his first visit to New Delhi, the Prince of Wales is accompanied by Lord Mountbatten, India's last Viceroy. ® After the official engagements, Prince Charles took time off to play polo and led his team to victory. Disclaimer:...
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FESTIVAL OF HOLA- COLOUR
A three day Ceremony where Sikhs renew their religious beliefs - the five Sikh Warrior Saints, pledge to uphold Truth, Religion and Honour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PRESIDENT OF IRELAND STATE VISIT TO FRANCE- COLOUR
The President of Ireland Cearbhall O'Dalaigh makes a state visit to France. 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 PAGEANT OF THE GOLDEN TREE- COLOUR
A very colourful procession parades through the streets of the ancient town of Bruges, it is the 'Pageant of the Golden Tree'. The pageant is based on a mixture of fact and fiction but its main theme is the marriage of Margaret of York...
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ENTHRONEMENT OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY- COLOUR
The Historical and Colourful Ceremony at Canterbury for the installation of the New Archbishop. ® The presence of the Pope's Representative along with members of the Royal Family underlined the considerable ecumenical significance of...
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ROYAL SCOTTISH TOUR CONTINUED
Colour for the Argylls, Castle Ceremony, Murrayfield visit, Thistle Investiture and Lanark visit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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AMATEUR GYMNASTICS - COLOUR
The Royal Albert Hall was the venue for this year's National Gymnastics Championships. Winner of the Men's title was Tommy Wilson and the Ladies Champion was Avril Lennox. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE QUEEN OPENS NEW COUNTRY PARK
Her Majesty the Queen opens a new Country Park at Butser, Hampshire. It is to be known as 'The Queen Elizabeth Country Park' and will be one of the largest in the country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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CONCORDE ® ® WORLD'S FIRST SUPERSONIC PASSENGER SERVICE- COLOUR
The age of the Supersonic Aircraft arrives, as the British and French Concordes go into regular service. ® ® Movietone travelled supersonic with Concorde on a proving flight to Gander in Newfoundland. A trip which left London at...
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FREEDOM PRESENTATION IN EDINBURGH
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THE SEYCHELLE ISLANDS - a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean - where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive to attend the INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS.
For the past ten years these beautiful and exotic islands have sought independence and now, with good wishes from the retiring Governor, Mr Colin Allan, the leader of the Seychelles' People's United Party, Mr James Mancham solemnly take...
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JUNIOR MARITIME MUSEUM
Princess Anne opens the new Junior Maritime Museum at Greenwich. The centre is for young people interested in Maritime History. They can interpret their own impressions of what they have seen in the Museum. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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GERMAN NEWSREELS ON HITLER'S ESCAPE -
Pictures show the room in which the alleged attempt on Hitler's life was made. The bomb killed and wounded everybody except the Fuehrer. At Tannenberg Marshal Goering presided over the funeral of General Korten, Chief of Hitler's general...
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ROSARY CRUSADE RALLY
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NEW COLOURS FOR THE GLOUCESTERS.
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PRINCE PHILIP IN NEWCASTLE - NO SOUND
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S VISIT
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PARIS UNDER THE CROOKED CROSS -
During the occupation of Paris, cameraman Gaston Madru, hid a camera in a bicycle basket surrounded it with bottles and took these pictures. They show the places of entertainment which were reserved for German soldiers and life in the...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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ITALY - ALEXANDER'S CONTRIBUTION -
The men of the Fifth Army soon made themselves at home in Rome. General Clark and General Alexander reviewed the troops and afterwards the C in C addressed the men on the significance of the Italian campaign. Disclaimer: British...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Governor-General Receives A Degree
McGill University gives Lord Bessborough in Montreal an LL.D after his name. 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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Legal Luminaries on Annual Parade
Procession of Judges to House of Lords marks opening of new Term. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...