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SPRING IN FEBRUARY
In London and on the coast people take advantage of the unseasonably fine weather. 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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RACING ZEAL ON TIDEWAY AND TRACK
PIGS' SWIMMING RACE - At Kirkland, Washington pigs prove they are champion swimmers. 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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ROYAL TOUR - PRETORIA AND JOHANNESBURG
One of the highlights of the visit to Pretoria was the presentation by the King of new Colours to a number of South African Regiments. At Johannesburg the Royal party stayed in a hotel and the Princesses attended a ball. Disclaimer:...
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FLOWERED MILLINERY FOR ASCOT
Fresh flowers are used to adorn hats that may make fashion news at this years Ascot. 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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ROYAL FAMILY VISIT THE OLD FAMILY
During their stay in Scotland the Royal party visited Crookston Homes in Glasgow. 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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OUTWARD BOUND ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE
The Queen Elizabeth leaves Southampton on her Maiden Voyage to New York. Among those onboard were Mr Molotov, Sir Alan Herbert and band leaders Jack Hylton and Geraldo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE LAUNCH THAT NEARLY WASN'T
Pictures show the Indian motor ship ""Rukmavati"" being launched with Hindu ritual from the Clyde shipyard of Ferguson Brothers. She's the first of four vessels costing more than £5 million to be built here for Indian coastal traffic....
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CUPBOARD LOVE
In one of Berlin's busiest streets, a Berlin student is protesting against lack of rooms for students. He has set up a wardrobe as living quarters, complete with telephone, flowers and an electric heater. The wardrobe has become his...
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LONDONERS' GARDENS
The Queen Mother paid a visit to the East End of London to see the results of a very special competition. It was to find which Cockneys have the greenest fingers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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STUTTGART'S GARDEN SHOW
Dignitaries from various parts of Europe attended the opening of the Garden show. 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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ROYAL VISITOR AT RICHMOND SHOW
Princess Elizabeth, with the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the Richmond Horse Show, where Her Royal Highness presented the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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RIVIERA SETTING FOR RITA'S WEDDING
Vallauris, near Cannes, was the attraction of many people when Rita Hayworth married Aly Khan. Present at the wedding were the Aga Khan and the Begum. The Communist Mayor performed the civil ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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EIGHT HOURS TO BALI HAI
It takes less than eight hours to Tahiti from Australia now that an air service has been inaugurated. Our pictures show the nearby island of Moorea which was used as Bali Hai in the Rodgers and Hammerstein spectacular, South Pacific....
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""THE ROYAL""
Held on the Town Moor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, for the Seventh occasion, the Royal Show was graced by the attendance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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QUEEN MOTHER IN PARIS
The Queen Mother's first engagement was at the Hotel du Rohan, where she opened the Franco-Scottish exhibition. At the Elysee Palace, the following day she took lunch with the French President. Her Majesty also visited Versailles, later...
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MANGEZ ""CHEZ GEORGE""
They say old soldiers never die, but the gag about the Army food is rapidly fading away. Private George Lockley suggested a West End style food bar to provide a meal at any time of the day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SINGAPORE STOCK SHOTS - MUTE COLOUR - COLOUR VERY GOOD
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ARTISTIC FLOWER ROADWAYS
Carpets made from flower petals adorn the roadway at Genzano, near Rome. 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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""SMUTS"" MEMORY HONOURED
Union Day was the occasion South Africans chose to honour the memory of Field Marshal Smuts. A simple ceremony took place at his monument. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
The greatest flower show on earth - Chelsea celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. In spite of the mushroom spread of garden centres in the past few years, Chelsea keeps its place as the shop window for the horticultural industry....
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ROYAL VISITORS AT CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
Their Majesties, with Princess Margaret, back in Town after their short holiday at Balmoral, went next day to a private view of the Chelsea Flower Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FLOWER BOMBARDMENT OF DUKE AND DUCHESS
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were involved in the Carnival held in New Orleans on Shrove Tuesday. The carnival is called Mardi Gras and the idea behind it is to have a real jollification before the austerities of Lent. Disclaimer:...
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TOWN CONGRATULATES GOLDEN WEDDING COUPLES
In the Town Hall of Neuilly-Plaisance in France, no less than ten aged couples were recently congratulated on their golden weddings. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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JERSEY CARNIVAL
This year Anna Neagle rode on one of the floats, in a procession which has become a holiday high-spot, on the island. The Carnival was first held in 1902, to celebrate the coronation of Edward 7th. It took place every year until the war,...