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EDINBURGH - LORD & LADY MOUNTBATTEN HONOURED
After they had both received honorary doctorates of Law of the University of Edinburgh, Lord and Lady Mountbatten were given the freedom of the City in the Usher Hall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL SCOTTISH VISIT
Impressive pictures of the ""HONOURS OF SCOTLAND"" presented to Her Majesty in St. Giles' Cathedral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE NEW OLD BAILEY
The war-damaged North-West Corner of the Old Bailey has been restored and the ceremony of re-opening was performed by the Lord Mayor, Sir Leslie Boyce. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ROYAL LAUNCHING FOR TEV
Princess Margaret recently went to the Walker Naval Yard on the Tyne, to launch the Turbo-Electric vessel ""Maori"", designed for ferry service between Wellington and Lyttelton, New Zealand. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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UNDER THE MERSEY
Breakthrough between Liverpool and Wallasey under the River Mersey. The pilot tunnel of the new underwater link has been completed in just over a year. ® The Second Mersey Tunnel is due to be in service by 1970. Disclaimer: British...
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UNDER THE THAMES
The new Blackwall Tunnel, costing eight and a half million pounds, is opened by the Chairman of the GLC. At a hospital near Maidstone, students are building a road to make life easier for the wheel-chair patients. Disclaimer: British...
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MADRID WELCOMES LORD MAYOR
The Lord Mayor of London was on a visit to Madrid. Here, he is seen driving to the City Hall for a reception with an escort. Presently, another escort preceded Sir Harold Gillett, who walked in procession in his full robes of office. The...
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""I'LL BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN""
Bucks County Council order a new Half-a-million pound College to be pulled down, alleging it was built without planning permission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Maintaining tradition, the 14th International Festival of Music and Drama opened with a Service of Praise at St. Giles. Lord Provost Dunbar read the lesson. The City was packed, and the Earl and Countess of Harewood were there....
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THE SHETLAND' WELCOME
Her Majesty's visit had had to be postponed from last year, but now, from ""Britannia"", the Queen came with Prince Philip to land at Lerwick. The visit was the first made to the Shetland's by a monarch, since the Norse King Haakon came...
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OWN HOME
Mrs Olive Bonner of Barnes in Surrey becomes one of the GLC's first customers to purchase her Council House. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CELTIC'S AWARD
Glasgow Celtic receive award to mark their victory in the European Cup. 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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LAMMAS FAIR AT EXETER
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CITY WELCOMES PRINCESS
A reception was given in honour of Princess Margaret at the Mansion House, London following her return from the West Indies. The Princess then made a speech, replying to the Lord Mayor's (Sir Denis Truscott) address. Disclaimer: British...
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AIR FERRY BIRTHDAY
The Mayor of Le Touquet in Northern France came to England to name the flagship of an Air Ferry Service. It happened during the French Celebration of the 14th of July, and it also marks the Tenth Anniversary of the First Flight of a...
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THE SHOPPING BAG
London is all lit-up for Christmas, lights are twinkling and here as in every town in Britain, shoppers are on the hunt for presents. Children are fascinated by the toys in wonderland, and hula hoops by the score are waiting to be spun....
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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CHAMPION'S HOMECOMING
It was at Gwrych Castle in Wales that Randolph Turpin trained for the big fight; and now the laurels of victory as he returns there. An even greater welcome was waiting for him as tens of thousands packed the Town Square of Leamington...
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S VISIT
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S YORKSHIRE VISIT - MUTE
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CIVIL DEFENCE REVIEW
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LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
The new Lord Mayor of London, Sir Murray Fox, presents the 1974 Show with 'Sinews of Britain' as the theme. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MAYOR OF LONDONDERRY
At the Guildhall the Mayor of Londonderry makes a presentation to the Lord Mayor of London on behalf of children from Northern Ireland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE SHAH IN LONDON'S GUILDHALL
Flags were flying at Guildhall in honour of the Shah of Iran, and walking in procession with the Lord Mayor (Sir Harold Gillett), His Imperial Majesty proceeding to take his place in the Library. The address of welcome was presented in a...