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REMEMBRANCE
In the heart of the capital, the time-honoured ritual of Remembrance. The Prime Minister lead the Statesmen's tribute to the fallen. And leading the nation, the Queen with Prince Philip and the Duke of Gloucester. Disclaimer: British...
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TREES MARK SEASONAL SPIRIT
Wherever Christmas is celebrated, there surely must be a Christmas tree; they even took one out to Heligoland where only twenty men will be spending Christmas. At the border line in Berlin, West German police have set up a tree. At the...
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STREET OF FLOWERS -
Once a year, a street in the village of Genzano (not far from Rome) is completely paved with mosaics made from flower petals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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NORWAY'S GIFT
Seen docking in the Thames at Deptford, a ship with a very handsome figurehead had brought over Norway's Christmas present for London. Every year, the Norwegians send a splendid Christmas tree, a token of friendship that is most welcome....
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The annual Chelsea Flower Show is in full-bloom. Before touring the show, we visit the orchards of Kent, along the
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LIGHTEST - HIGHEST
In Sydney, Australia, the tallest lightweight concrete structure in the world nears completion in record time. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL VISIT TO CHELSEA SHOW
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh (with other members of the Royal Family) maintained tradition by their visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MR ATTLEE'S BIRTHDAY
On the occasion of Mr Attlee's 69th birthday (following eleven years of continuous office), Movietone called on the ex-Premier at his home, Cherry Tree Cottage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE QUEEN'S BUSY DAYS
Lying at Tower Pier, the Norwegian Sealer ""Tottan"" provided the object of one of the Queen's many recent engagements. The Royal Show at Newton Abbot was also inspected by the Queen, who spent more than six hours touring the exhibition...
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WEARING OF THE GREEN
The Irish Guards were on Parade for St. Patrick's Day, and the Colonel of the Regiment, Earl Alexander of Tunis, presented them with the traditional gift of Shamrock ... Irish Shamrock from County Cork. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STATE VISIT
The reception given for the royal visitors by the Netherlands Government in the 13th Century ""Knights Hall"" at the Hague, was one of the brightest events. An occasion for meeting diplomats and ministers. Her Majesty looked at Holland's...
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IDEAL HOMES
Celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year, the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia may well break last year's attendance record: over one million three hundred thousand visitors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE IDEAL HOME
This year's Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia received an early visit from the Duchess of Gloucester. She spent over two hours walking round this famous show where all the latest products of ideal equipment for an ideal home...
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REMEMBRANCE
The annual Service of Remembrance in honour of those who died to preserve the freedom of their country, took place in the heart of the capital. The Queen, with Prince Philip and the Duke of Gloucester, led this national tribute, now...
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CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW -
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and the Duke of Windsor were all early visitors to this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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Chief Scout Is Quite Fit Again
Lord Baden Powell happily restored to health talks of his visit to Australia. 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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XMAS ON THE WAY...
The Timber Growers' Organisation markets some two million Christmas Trees every year. With the latest British Standard in force, to ensure size and quality - they even pack them in plastic bags! ® That other main story of Seasonal...
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Millefiori - The latest idea in floral decoration - flowers by the thousand that won't wilt in the warmth of central heating. Dried flowers and leaves, creating a new dimension in decoration. ® Light
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COVENT GARDEN
Mr Herbert Morrison opened the Festival Flower Show at Covent Garden. It was National Flower Day, and the magnificent floral scene at the famous market left no doubt about it. One feature of the occasion was the basket carrying race....
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CEYLON -
Ceylon is now producing a large amount of our tea ration with hundreds of millions of pounds a year. It has also increased its rubber production by threefold. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHRISTMAS TREE HARVEST
Something is stirring down in the forest - as the seasonal demand for trees get under way. 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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ALGIERS HONOURS FALLEN -
Anglo-American forces arrive in Algiers and together with French forces honour the fallen. 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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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
The ""Evening News"" Flower Show at Olympia is bigger and better than ever this year, with exhibits coming from as far away as Australia. Two interested spectators at the show were Sir David and Lady Maxwell-Fyfe. Disclaimer: British...
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THE IDEAL HOME
The Duchess of Kent had come to enjoy a preview of the Daily Main Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia. A main feature is the Georgian House, reproducing an ideal home of the early 18th century. Equipped in the authentic manner, the house is...