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EASTER PARADE
The annual Easter Parade at Battersea Park, 52 floats and other exhibits parade in the rain. 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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LEAGUE LINER
Football Special Train, hired for the first time by Burnley FC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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""GREASE"" OPENING NIGHT
The new rock musical opens in London reviving the rock era of twenty years ago. 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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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
In Dublin the Annual St. Patrick Day's Parade. American drum majorettes played a major part in a march past along O'Connell Street. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE MOTOR SHOW
The 1972 London Motor Show held at Earl's Court. On display, cars of all makes and prices. The 'star' of the show - the new Jaguar - strongly supported by the most advanced car of all - Cartoonist Rowland Emmett's 'Emmetmobile'....
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BIRDMEN RALLY
Man has always wanted to imitate the bird in flight and the bait of £1,000 attracted many 'would be' birdmen and women, to the seaside launch pad. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BED MAKING COMPETITION
In Bankstown Square, Sydney, the annual competition of bed making. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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JERSEY ZOO
David Niven, opens a new gorilla house for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Fund. The other 'stars' Nandy and her husband-to-be, Pongo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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APES V HUMANS SOCCER
Soccer with a difference when humans take on a team from the Planet of the Apes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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AUSSIE AUTO RODEO
Down under - the daring escapades of death defying motor cyclists and crashed cars. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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MARINELAND DOLPHINS
To France to look at the giant killer whale Clovis - in some spectacular stunt work with its 21 year old trainer. And some of the most talented Dolphins in Show Biz. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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COAL CARRYING CHAMPS
At Ossett in Yorkshire, coal carrying competitors struggle 5/6th of a mile with 1cwt of coal, for the honour of being the coal carrying champ of Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHILDREN'S ART
An exhibition of children's art, with unusual materials. Plaster, wire, egg boxes, paper cups and scrap paper. Children from all over the country entered. The winning entry 'The White Queen'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PERSEPOLIS
A great parade celebrating the 2,500 years anniversary of the Persian Monarchy. 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 YOUNG IN OLD TIME
At Hammersmith Palais over 300 couples from all over the country competed recently for 3 titles:- the British Juvenile, Junior and Novice of the Year, in the Grand Finals of the Old Time Festival of Youth. Ian McIlvenney and Shelagh...
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SAFETY IN FIREWORKS
Hungarian People's Army demonstrate how to put on a firework display in perfect safety. The fireworks are lit by remote control. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SKATEBOARDING?
The craze for Skateboarding swept in from America in the Autumn of 1977 and many a Christmas stocking was filled with skateboarding equipment. Then the whirlwind that was skateboarding passed, leaving in its wake special Parks and...
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
On the sixtieth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice to end the 1st World War, at the eleventh hour the Pageantry of the Lord Mayor's Show is halted for two minutes silence. From the balcony of the Mansion House, the new Lord...
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CHILDREN'S FILM FOUNDATION PREMIERE
At the Odeon Cinema, youthful stars attend the daytime Premiere of the Children's films 'Fern, The Red Deer' and 'The Glitterball'. They also met Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent who is Patron of the Association. Present, too,...
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WOOD CHOPPING CONTEST
The big attraction at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is the annual Wood Chopping Contest. With axes that are razor sharp, the men battle against time to be first to chop through a log. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SEASIDE HOLIDAYS AND THE ILLUMINATIONS
Since the late 19th Century, Blackpool has been a major holiday centre on the England's North-West coast. In good weather or bad there are many amusements to keep the visitors occupied, including those of the famous Blackpool Pleasure...
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AGRICULTURE AUTUMN
In Somerset the apples are being gathered for cider making. Potatoes and sugar beet are being lifted and the autumn ploughing is underway. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE QUEEN AT FILM FESTIVAL
The opening of the Italian Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre was a gala occasion. Her Majesty came with the Duke and Princess Margaret and many stars and producers from Italy had the honour of presentation. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square was the magnet that drew a vast crowd of Londoners, who went to see all they could of those attending the Royal Film Performance. Many well known stars and personalities of the film world assembled...