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THEY ALL BROUGHT PETS!
The National Pets Club - membership a quarter of a million - held its annual show at Alexandra Palace. And they came with their pets, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, a bull calf, dogs of all shapes and sizes, and many others. Highlight of...
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GALA CIRCUS FOR CHARITY
Our pictures show a charity performance in aid of children's charities, supported by the Variety Club of Great Britain. Stars at the show included, Kenneth More, Kenneth Connor, Dorothy Squires (who sang a song in the tigers' cage!),...
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ON WITH THE JOB
They started the Hammersmith Flyover last October. So everyone was delighted when it was time for Mr Edmonds (of the London County Council) to celebrate. There was champagne for the lowering of the last cantilever unit into position....
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RED CROSS DEDICATION SERVICE
The Lord Mayor, Sir Rupert de la Bere, was at St. Paul's for the Red Cross Service of Dedication. Lord Woolton, Chairman of the Executive Committee, received the Princess Royal, who is Commandant-in-Chief. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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QUEEN AND DUKE AT MAUNDY SERVICE
The Maundy Service was held at St. Paul's instead of Westminster Abbey this year for the first time since 1937. The Dean and Chapter, accompanied by the Bishop of London, preceded Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Cathedral....
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EGYPT'S HERO -
Cairo continues to enjoy the so-called ""Liberation Festivities"". General Neguib, after six months of power, was clearly the hero of the moment. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
In Washington - a warn greeting between Mr Truman and the man who takes over from him - General Eisenhower. They drive together from the White House to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Vinson administers the presidential oath. After the...
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EISENHOWER & EDEN -
The New York Press were very much on the spot when Mr Eisenhower met leading Republicans to discuss the Congressional situation. General Eisenhower also had a meeting with Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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VIETNAM SIGNING
Signing of the Vietnam Peace Treaty in Paris. 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 and do not...
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THAMES TIGHT-ROPE WALK
After a dip in the Thames last year, Franz Burbach takes another shot at tight-rope walking across London's river - much to the disappointment of the crowd, he succeeds. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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NIXON INAUGURATION
Nixon inauguration and celebration in Washington. 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 and do...
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CLEAN SHEFFIELD
Sheffield is the cleanest industrial city in Europe. No smog, or fog. Brought about by the city's own very hard work. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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HISTORIC CAR RACE
An impressive line-up of historic racing and sports cars at the Crystal Palace. 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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LORD'S SKI SCHOOL
Ski School at Lord's Cricket Ground. 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 and do not represent...
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CAREERS EXHIBITION
In spite of present economic difficulties, the second National Careers Exhibition was of particular value to thousands of school leavers. Many organisations are actively looking for youngsters, such as Police, Army and Civil Service....
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GRAIN FOR INDIAN FAMINE AREAS
Mrs Pandit, the Indian Ambassador, was in Philadelphia to see grain being shipped to India. Meanwhile, her brother Mr Nehru, India's Prime Minister, has been visiting Bihar to see how things are going in the famine areas. Help is on the...
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ERNEST BEVIN - A TRIBUTE
Movietone pays tribute to Mr Ernest Bevin. 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 and do not...
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RUGBY UNION CENTENARY
A hundred years ago the Rugby Football Union was formed by 100 clubs at the old Pall Mall Restaurant in Cockspur Street. The centenary's marked by the unveiling of a plaque on the site - and the appearance of a very old fashioned looking...
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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
The 1971 Badminton Horse Trials - three days of gruelling and exacting tests for both horse and rider. The coverage features the dressage event, the demanding six mile cross country run and the show jumping. Princess Anne, showing an...
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ATOM SPIES
Morton Sobell leaves New York's Federal Court; an electronics expert, he's accused with Julius Rosenberg, electrical engineer, of conspiring to give Russia vital secrets of the Atom Bomb. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CABINET CHANGES?
Following his illness, Mr Ernest Bevin's resignation as Foreign Secretary has led to important cabinet changes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL MINT MOVES TO WALES
The Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales visit Cardiff and Llantrisant, to open the new Royal Mint which is being transferred by stages from London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EMU FOR EWES
Some pets have the urge to earn their keep. Believe it or not, this Emu, by the name of ""Watson"", and owned by the Grayson household in New South Wales, has become a dab hand at herding sheep! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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YOGA FOR STRENGTH
Yoga exercises, demonstrated at a meeting in New Delhi. 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 and...