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FESTIVAL CITY
The Scottish capital, now staging its fifteenth International Festival, has countless attractions. Visitors can look at the Epstein Memorial Exhibition and enjoy John Osborne's ""Luther"" at the Empire Theatre or ""Doctor Faustus""...
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PEACE PRIZE WINNER
Mr Albert Luthuli came to snow-covered Oslo, where the award of the Nobel Peace Prize of £15,000 was to be given to him. The former Zulu chief, whose life has been dedicated to the aim of peace, had received special permission for the...
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FLASHPOINT - BERLIN
West Berlin - an outpost of democracy in East Germany. Our status and our rights of access here have been clearly and legally defined. Now, those rights are threatened, and with them, the security of Berlin itself. Mr K's ambitions have...
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LORD NORWICH - MEMORIAL SERVICE -
At St. Margaret's Westminster, honour was paid to the memory of Viscount Norwich. Many former diplomatic and political colleagues attended the service. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CALCUTTA WELCOMES THE QUEEN
Calcutta is a city of millions, and, long before the royal visit, masses of people were giving the police a busy time, as they crowded the streets. Meanwhile, a trip aboard a river-steamer was Her Majesty's last engagement in East...
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WRESTLING -
Back in Paris, where Ben Chemoul of France has a slight disagreement with Tommy Mann of Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT FILM PREMIERE
The Charlie Chaplin film premiere drew many thousands to Leicester Square. Princess Margaret was there, and she was greeted by Lady Pamela Mountbatten. Her Royal Highness was presented to Mr and Mrs Chaplin. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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MESSRS. TAFT & EISENHOWER -
As the American presidential election draws nearer, that important Republican, Senator Taft of Ohio, rallies to the support of the candidate who defeated him. Mr Eisenhower. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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POMPIDOU AND NIXON MEET - MUTE
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PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA REHEARSES FOR BRITISH TOUR ® (EXCLUSIVE PICTURES)
At the Birmingham Town Hall we see the Philadelphia Orchestra rehearsing for the British tour under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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Irish ploughing.
The President and Dr Ryan (Minister of Agriculture) attended the National Ploughing Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ARMY COMMAND CHANGES -
Changes in the command of the eighth Army in Libya, General Sir Alan Brooke takes over from General Sir John Dill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NIAGARA PLUNGE
Tens of thousands went to Niagara Falls to see Mr Red Hill and his ""barrel"" on inner tubes challenge the power of the cataract but the anticipated thrill turned to horror, when the rubber barrel was seen to be battered, broken - and...
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BERLIN - THE CONFERENCE - FINAL SCENES
The Berlin Conference ended without Western hopes of Russian co-operation being realised, later Mr Dulles, American Secretary of State, summed up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GAME, SET, MATCH
Another Rugby player in the news, Gerald Janes, marries Tennis Star Christine Truman. 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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MR TRUMAN'S BROADCAST
In the course of President Truman's recent broadcast, he made references to the forces fighting in Korea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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LEANING TOWER STILL LEANING
Professor Silvio Ballarin, has been measuring the degree of tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. To date, it's fourteen feet four inches off centre. The tower actually falls at the rate of 2/5th inch a year. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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CHANNEL SWIM - SUCCESS AND FAILURE
Florence Chadwick of America has set a new Woman's Record for swimming the Channel, but her compatriot, Shirley May France, failed in her attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HOVERCRAFT - RESEARCH GIVES BIG LIFT
Pictures show one of the most valuable hovercraft ever built. It is the main research vehicle used in hovercraft development, a company led by the inventor of the idea, Mr Christopher Cockerell. It was formed in 1959 to help British...
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MOVIETONE VISITS THE NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART
A look inside the National College of Art in Dublin, to see students working at various arts and crafts. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MR CHURCHILL'S LITERARY MEDAL
The presentation by Lord Kemsley to Mr Churchill of the medal and the thousand pound literary prize was a big occasion at the Sunday Times Book Exhibition. In his speech of thanks, he had a lot of amusing things to say. Disclaimer:...
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TURPIN WINS
Dick Turpin defeats Canada's Middleweight Champion, George Ross. 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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NATIONAL SAVINGS RALLY INAUGURATED SAVINGS WEEK
At Earls Court, large crowds packed the seats to witness the great Rally inaugurate by National Savings. Among the speakers were Lord Mackintosh, Lord Woolton and Sir Stafford Cripps. A spectacular tattoo followed, finishing with the...
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CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...