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THE GRAND NATIONAL
There are plenty of other 'chases, but there's only one Grand National! Our pictures show all the highlights of the world's greatest steeplechase. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Irish Sweepstake Is Drawn In Dublin
After mixing counterfoils for Cambridgeshire fate of fortune seekers is decided at Plaza. 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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THE WORLD'S GREATEST STEEPLECHASE (In Colour)
There are plenty of other 'chases, but there's only one Grand National! Our pictures show all the highlights of the World's Greatest Steeplechase, run at Aintree. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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TAKE TO THE AIR!
An International Air Travel Fair at Biggin Hill. The purpose behind it is to sell the idea of air-travel to those who have never flown before. Visitors were invited to go aboard and see for themselves that the modern airliner is really...
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NEWCASTLE - BLAYDON RACES
A hundred years ago, George Ridley, an ex-miner, stood up at Balmbras Music Hall in Newcastle and sang a composition of his own which later became known as ""Blaydon Races"". Now, Mr Gaitskell was there to join the song's centenary...
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RACING AT SANDOWN PARK
The second day of the Spring Meeting at Sandown Park drew racegoers in large numbers. Twenty four runners went out on the parade, for the new four thousand pound steeplechase for the Whitbread Gold Cup. Sir Winston Churchill attended the...
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St. Leger
Crowds at Doncaster watch the season's last classic at Town Moor. 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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THE DERBY
Special colour coverage of the most famous classic of the Flat - The Derby. The glamour of Derby Day, with its high fashion, frivolity and of course the racing is all presented. It's the world's toughest test for both horse and jockey...
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GORDON'S 4,000 (Exclusive Interview)
There was a keen interest at Sandown Park to see if Gordon Richards would bring off his 4,000th winner, which he did on ""Abernant"" in the last race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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1,000TH WIN FOR MELLOR
Stan Mellor on Ouzo at a Nottingham race course becomes the '1,000th Jump Winner'. 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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AMUSEMENT FAIR
... and the Amusement Trade Fair held at Alexandra Palace, London. 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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RACING - THE MELBOURNE CUP
Flemington Racecourse was the scene of the Melbourne Cup and the two mile event was won by the favourite ""Rising Fast"" from a field of twenty-six. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HOUSES BEAT HORSES
More than 150 years of racing has ended with the closing of Hurst Park, which is to be developed as a housing estate. It was always a friendly course, and even on the last day you could still place a bet on the last race ever to be run...
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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
Our pictures show all the highlights of the Stewards' Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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TRAVEL AGENTS VISIT IRELAND- COLOUR
To the soft green of late summer in Killarney came members of the Association of German Travel Agents for their Silver Jubilee Convention. ® ® Dr Vogel, President of the Association, and President O'Dalaigh both made speeches to open...
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THE CHESTER CUP
The annual May meeting at Chester, for the Chester Cup the famous handicap for a prize of 2,000 sovereigns and a whole Cheshire Cheese. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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WHITSUN 1944 -
Ascot - The fine weather meant a large crowd was drawn to the Ascot Race Meeting. ® ® Lord's - Large crowds also went to Lord's for the two one day matches between the Rest of England and Australia. The first match was won by...
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EASTER CROWDS DEFY HOLIDAY WEATHER
Thousands went to Kempton Park for the Easter Meeting and there were also crowds at Herne Hill to watch the Cycle racing. It was overcoat weather at the south east coastal resorts and dodging the waves on the front was the chief sport at...
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RITZ CASINO
The ballroom of the Ritz has been re-opened, but this time as a casino and famous celebrities attended the Gala opening. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE GOLD CUP
Gold Cup Day at the Royal Ascot Race Meeting turned out to be the day when umbrellas were the fashion accessory. The Royal Carriage drive down the Course was made in covered carriages. In the Gold Cup it was a third victory for jockey...
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THE DERBY
There was a large crowd at Epsom for the 199th running of the Derby Stakes. ® This year's field was considered to be a very open one, with Lester Piggott on 'Inkerman' starting as favourite. The twenty-nine runners were very much...
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CAN 211 GIRL OF TWENTY-ONE BECOMES A BOOKMAKER
In London, Jean Bale, a girl of 21, has become a bookmaker.
1. ws exterior Betting Shop
2. mcu sign "J. Bale" in window:
3. ms Jean Bale behind counter
4. ms men looking at list runners:
5. vs Jean Bale at work, sorting betting...
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Famous Las Vegas hotel and Casino demolished
The Riviera Hotel and Casino - the Las Vegas Strip's first high-rise that was as famous for its mobster ties as its Hollywood personification of Sin City's mobster past - officially exited the scene early Tuesday with a cinematic...