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KARIBA DAM OPENED
The great dam which is higher than St. Paul's Cathedral, and nearly two thousand feet long, has triumphed over all difficulties. Several thousand people had assembled for the very big event: the official opening. This was performed by...
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EDINBURGH - THE ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opened with a service at St. Giles' Cathedral. The Earl of Wemyss and March, the Queen's representative as Lord High Commissioner, arrived and inspected the Guard of Honour, mounted by the...
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BIG BEN'S BIRTHDAY
There's a special reason for these pictures of the Houses of Parliament. This year of grace marks the hundredth birthday of the world's most famous clock. Everyone calls it ""Big Ben"" (though that's not really quite correct), and we all...
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PILGRIMAGE
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus are seen on their way to the Ganges festival. They come by bus, aircraft or boat. A six-hour river-steamer trip ends the long journey. Their destination is a place where the Ganges meets the sea. The most...
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JEWISH REMEMBRANCE
It was the annual Jewish tribute to fallen comrades, and Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Vian was this year's inspecting officer. One of the wreath-layers was Lieutenant Gould VC. The Chief Rabbi, with the Senior Jewish Chaplain to the...
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Lloyd George at Eisteddfod.
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PRINCE OPENS SCHOOL
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THE WELSH GAMES
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Memoir: ® A tribute by G Ward Price.
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GIANT TANKER LAUNCHED
The latest addition to a British tanker fleet was launched at Clydebank. Her sponsor, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, named the fifty thousand ton ship ""British Queen"", the biggest merchant ship launched on the Clyde since the...
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EPSOM SERVICE
Horses and riders were assembling from miles around for a special Horsemen's Sunday Service at Epsom Downs, that famous racecourse. It was conducted by the Bishop of Guildford and the Vicar of Burgh Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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Lloyd George Plays Role of Patriarch
War Premier emphasizes Welsh Unity from walls of Caernarfôn Castle on St. David's Day. 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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CITY WELCOMES PRINCESS AND DUKE
The Princess and the Duke, driving from Buckingham Palace in an open carriage (in spite of persistent rain) received an ovation from Londoners all the way. As guests of honour of the City of London at a luncheon at Guildhall, they were...
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
A march-past at Guildhall, with the new Lord Mayor (Sir Leslie Boyce) taking the salute gave spectators a foretaste of this year's show. Sir Leslie, a former MP for Gloucester, is a native of New South Wales, and the first Australian to...
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OAK APPLE DAY
It was Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea when Field Marshal Sir William Slim, accompanied by the Governor, General Sir Bernard Paget, inspected the Pensioners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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FINAL TRIBUTE TO RM CADETS
In Rochester Cathedral, where the funeral service was held, two hundred relatives were among the three thousand congregation which included senior Naval Officers and other Service Chiefs. From the Cathedral, the coffins were taken...
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AROUND THE RIVER
Movietone invites you to take a river trip. ® To meet Sir Francis Chichester at Greenwich, where ""Gipsy Moth"" is now on permanent view. To call in at the Palace where Sir Alec Rose has received his Knighthood - and to inspect...
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AMERICA BOUND
Two unusual exports to the United States. A Liberty Bell, made by the London Foundry that cast the original one leaves for Philadelphia. London Bridge - sold to Arizona for a million pounds begins its transatlantic journey. Disclaimer:...
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CONSTABLE OF THE TOWER
Near the White Tower, the scene was set for the installation of a new Constable: Field Marshal Lord Alexander, one of Britain's most distinguished soldiers of our time. There was a salute from the men of the Irish Guards, the Field...
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REMEMBER, REMEMBER!
It was over three hundred and fifty years ago that Guy Fawkes made his name. It's been a gift to the kids, ever since. They love the fifth of November. Grown-ups go in for celebrating, too. Whether they're all celebrating the...
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ST. PAUL'S - A DEDICATION
The Queen and Prince Philip arrived to attend a special service at St. Paul's Cathedral, preceded by the Lord Mayor of London. The Princess Royal, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duchess of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Princess Alice were...
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SWAT THAT DRAGON
Now we recall a fifteenth century German legend. There was a Knight, called Udo, who slew a troublesome dragon, over five hundred years ago. This traditional dragon festival has been performed already for 200 years. Disclaimer: British...
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IN THE SUN
These pictures show the famous and most spectacular Carnival in Viareggio, with float after float bearing figures of incredible ingenuity. ® Marrakesh is the place chosen by Sir Winston Churchill to spend a warm holiday with his wife....
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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
A great procession winds its way from Jerusalem towards nearby Zion. Something like twenty-five thousand Israelis; taking part in a ceremony., to inaugurate a year of pilgrimage. The year marks the tenth anniversary of the nations...