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QUEEN AT HARROW SCHOOL
The Queen visits the famous public school at Harrow to mark the 400th year of the granting of the school's charter by Elizabeth the First. Her Majesty unveils a plaque in the new Physics Laboratories - plants a tree and joins the boys at...
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ST. NICHOLAS - PLYMOUTH
How about going Dutch at Christmas. Holland's traditional Father Christmas - St. Nicholas - pays a special visit to Plymouth. Some of the presents he brings are Dutch produce, but the kids are anything but cheesed off. Disclaimer:...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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LONDON WELCOMES HER NEW CITIZEN
The Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, is given the Freedom of the City of London. Mr and Mrs Churchill greeted him on his arrival at the Guildhall for the ceremony. From the Guildhall General Eisenhower went to the Mansion House and...
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BRISTOL FREEDOM FOR PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received the Freedom of Bristol amid joyous scenes. Later as chancellor of the University he handed honorary degrees to Mr Bevin and Mr Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MORRISON RECEIVES LAMBETH FREEDOM
Herbert Morrison becomes a Freeman of the Borough of Lambeth. 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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MR DUFF COOPER'S WAR PROPHECY -
During a recruitment campaign at the Mansion House Mr Duff-Cooper makes a stern prophecy. 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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US AMBULANCES FOR GREAT BRITAIN -
Aid from America a Dental Ambulance is handed over. In Windsor Mr Kennedy hands over an ambulance donated by his wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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LONDON'S LORD MAYOR FLIES TO PRAGUE.
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HONOURED IN ENGLAND IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY -
In London the Irish Guards are presented with shamrocks by Lord Cavan. In Liverpool it is marked by a Parade and shamrock presented by Lord Derby and Lord Mayor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Royal Duchess in East London -
The Duchess of Gloucester opens new Church Army Building. 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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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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GRANITE CITY'S ROYAL VISITORS -
The Queen and Princess Elizabeth recently carried out a number of engagements in Aberdeen. While the Queen visited wounded soldiers, the Princess opened a Sailors Home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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The Lord Mayor's Show
The Show winds through the Streets of the City. The new Lord Mayor, Sir Stephen Killick, rides in the Procession to the Law Courts. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HMAS SYDNEY BACK HOME AGAIN -
The cruiser arrives back in her home port to a rousing welcome. 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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WENDELL WILKIE IN MIDLANDS -
Mr Wilkie visited Coventry and Birmingham. 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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Australian Celebrations continued.
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Gala Day:
Wembley's charter will lift football onto a higher plane thinks Carl Bernard. 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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Ireland's Constitution Day
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Duke of Windsor meets Mrs Simpson after five months.
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A DAY FOR THE LORD MAYOR -
It was called the Lord Mayor's ""Day"" not ""Show"", things must be better, this year, if he can have even a day! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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DUKE SEES LYNMOUTH EMERGING
During his tour of the West Country, the Duke of Edinburgh visited Lynmouth to see the progress being made in rebuilding the devastated village. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...