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SCHOOL BOY HOVERCRAFT
Fourth form swots gather on the beach for the school boy hovercraft rally. 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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EUROPEAN AIRBUS
Concorde 02 watches as the Franco-British German Dutch A300 Airbus gets its first public showing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ROYAL VISIT TO ISLE OF MAN
The Queen visits the Isle of Man for the first time in 17 years, a Bank Holiday was declared. During her visit, the Queen took a tram ride on Douglas' famous horse drawn trams, she spoke to many people and a large number of children....
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VETERAN CAR RUN
... And this year Graham Hill drives a 1903 Wolseley in the London-Brighton Veteran Car Run. ® Old films from Movietone's Archives show previous runs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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JERSEY ZOO
David Niven, opens a new gorilla house for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Fund. The other 'stars' Nandy and her husband-to-be, Pongo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE 129TH GRAND NATIONAL COLOUR SPECIAL
The 1973 Grand National a field of 38 runners take part in the greatest steeplechase of the year. First came ""Red Rum"", with ""Crisp"" a close second, third ""Escargot"" and fourth ""Spanish Steps"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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APES V HUMANS SOCCER
Soccer with a difference when humans take on a team from the Planet of the Apes. 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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MISS BEA
BEA Personality Girl 1973 Contest, at the Britannia Hotel. 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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POWER CUTS
The NUM have agreed to go back to work, after recommendations by the Wilbeforce Court of Inquiry. Miners themselves will vote on the issue, but are expected to say yes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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APOLLO 17
Blast off and landing of Apollo 17, with pictures of the crater of orange dust, possibly volcanic ash, indicating some form of life perhaps a thousand million years ago. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ARSENAL v STOKE REPLAY
At Goodison Park, Liverpool, the Gunners meet Stoke City in the FA Cup semi final replay. A win for Arsenal who now go to Wembley for the Final with Leeds United. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FLANDERS CYCLING TOUR
Held at Ghent in Flanders, hundreds of top class riders from France, Belgium and Holland took part in the 250 kilometres cycle tour. This race is equal in importance second only to the Tour-de-France. The race was won by Frenchman,...
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RUNNING OF THE 128TH GRAND NATIONAL - COLOUR SPECIAL
The 1972 Grand National - a big field of 42 runners take part in this gruelling annual event. ® Movietone follows the demanding race from the rails. The winner ""WELL TO DO"" closely followed in second place by ""GAY TRIP"", with a tie...
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HOVERCRAFT RALLY
Sherborne in Dorset, scene of the National Hovercraft Rally. Costing approximately £150, these little craft skim across the surface of the ornamental pond at speeds up to 55 mph. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HMS EXMOUTH
The only major warship in the world fitted with Aircraft gas turbines - they are modified Rolls Royce Olympus gas turbines, adapted to sea conditions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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VALENTINE CARDS
Once again Valentine cards will be winging their way to people's hearts. An exhibition of cards dating back from 1820 up to the present, are on show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SINGLE HANDED YACHT RACE
The first three places in the Observer single handed Atlantic Yacht Race were won by Frenchmen. Alain Colas in Pen Duick IV, Vendredi 13 sailed by Jean-Yves Terlain and Cap 33 crewed by Jean-Marie Vidal. 4th place to British entrant,...
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CHILDREN'S ART
An exhibition of children's art, with unusual materials. Plaster, wire, egg boxes, paper cups and scrap paper. Children from all over the country entered. The winning entry 'The White Queen'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RAF PRESENTATION RECALLS ""TIRPITZ"" BOMBING
At Bomber Command's High Wycombe headquarters, the RAF pays honour to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. General Oen had come to present a souvenir trophy from the ""Tirpitz"", the Nazi battleship sunk by Lancasters...
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BELGIUM'S GIGANTIC DAM COMPLETED
At Eupen (near Liege) the dam on the river Vesdre has been inaugurated by Belgium's Minister for Public Works. Work on this large and important project was begun as long ago as 1935. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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A NEW TENNIS STAR
Tennis at Melbourne - the final of the Australian Singles Championship between Frank Sedgman, the holder, and six foot two Ken McGregor, a brilliant new discovery. Sedgman wins, but McGregor shows that he is an up and coming champion....
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LISBON CONFERENCE
The ninth session of the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was held in the Chamber of the Portuguese National Assembly in Lisbon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FIFTY YEARS OF MOVIES -
To mark fifty years of moving film we look at some of the early images that were captured on film. The inauguration of Teddy Roosevelt, 1894 Slow Motion of Gentleman Jim Corbett boxing, fashions and WG Grace are in our selection....