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LESTER PIGGOTT WEDS
Wedding make news. In this case, it was Lester Piggott, the famous jockey, who faced the photographers with his bride, formerly Miss Susan Armstrong, daughter of the Newmarket trainer. The ceremony took place at St. Mark's, North Audley...
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PRINCESS MARGARET IN LISBON
When Princess Margaret arrived at the start of her six-day stay in Portugal, her visit aroused such interest, that she could hardly move from plane to car! It was an extraordinary scene for a royal arrival, with everyone crowded round...
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BREWERY BITES THE DUST
It was goodbye to a famous brewery at Victoria. Most of it had gone already. The chimneys were the last to bite the dust. One cameraman thought it such a shame, he tried to slow down the process of demolition! Disclaimer: British...
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END IN SIGHT
The number of Foot and Mouth outbreaks seems to be falling, but there's no let up in precautions. The curtailment of Race Meetings - the closing of Parklands - the laying of Disinfectant barriers at strategic points - culminate in...
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THE PRINCE DINES AT PINEWOOD
Kenneth More, Gary Cooper and Max Bygraves were some of the distinguished guests at Pinewood, where Reuben Mamoulian is directing ""Cleopatra"". Mr Spyros Skouras was also present at the Kinematograph Renters' Society dinner given for...
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CYPRUS AGREEMENT
Dr Kutchuk, the Turkish Cypriot leader is seen entering Government House to be received by Sir Hugh Foot. And Archbishop Makarios, following on his heels. How familiar a scene during the long negotiations of the past 6 months. Now,...
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TOMMY STEELE MARRIED
In St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Soho Square, Tommy Steele married lovely Ann Donoughue, formerly a dancer at the Windmill Theatre. Stars among the guests included Harry Fowler, Jimmy Edwards, Andrew Ray, Alma Cogan, Eric Sykes,...
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SOME IMPORTANT PEOPLE RETURNING
Arriving at Southampton in the ""Queen Mary"" were Randolph Turpin, Mr Shinwell, Mr Walter Gifford, American Ambassador, and Mr Morrison and they all had something to say to the Press. Later, at No 10 Downing Street, Mr Morrison attended...
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INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS BY FLOODLIGHT
Flood-lit athletics at the White City - London v. Gothenburg, an event sponsored by the Evening News. The main event of the evening was the attempt on the World two-mile relay record, and with the British team leading the Swedes by three...
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THE MAGIC BOX
There was a very big gathering at the Odeon, Leicester Square, for the premiere of ""The Magic Box"" - the story of William Friese-Greene, the Englishman, whose inventive genius led to the founding of the film industry. Disclaimer:...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
Arriving at the Odeon, Leicester Square, for the Royal Film Performance, the Queen came with Princess Margaret, followed by other members of her Family. Her Majesty was received in turn by Mr Reginald Bromhead, President of the CTBF, Mr...
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MR CHURCHILL LAYS A FOUNDATION STONE
The University of Bristol recently received a special visit from its Chancellor, the Prime Minister. Mr Churchill was there to confer a number of honorary degrees on men distinguished in various walks of life, and to lay the foundation...
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CZECH SITUATION
Parliament is recalled in August for the first time since 1939, to discuss the Czechoslovakian situation. There have been demonstrations in France, Belgium & Israel, but the most courageous support came from Romania, herself well within...
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SANTA'S ON HIS WAY
Santa uses the Post Office Underground Railway to start his Gift-Giving round. Britain's Variety Club help him by collecting presents for sick children. While in Germany, Santas made of Chocolate are tops on the menu for the kiddywinks....
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SOHO SO GAY
Soho, London's Continental Quarter, is an international square mile, best known for the variety of its restaurants and fine food. Not to mention the less inhibited forms on entertainment. Behind the glamour is the world of commerce, the...
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BRITISH GIRLS' FINE WIN
Rome's Olympic stadium, and a meeting that gave spectators a foretaste of next year's Games. There was strong Polish and Italian competition in the 200 metres. Victory went to Dorothy Hyman in the good time of 24.1. The crowd was treated...
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SIR VIVIAN FUCHS
Sir Vivian Fuchs was seen with one of the four ""Snocats"" used by the expedition. They were given names: this one's called ""Haywire"", and it's been on show, in London's Trafalgar Square. ® At Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty the Queen...
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PIONEER PILOTS HONOURED
In Adelaide, Australia, a memorial has just been unveiled to the men who made flying history some forty years ago: Sir Keith and Sir Ross Smith, JM Bennett and WH Shiers. With their Vickers ""VIMY"" bi-plane they started from Britain to...
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WHITE CITY GAMES
It was Great Britain competing against an Empire and Commonwealth team. Diane Leather won the Women's 880 yards Invitation. The Two Miles Invitation was a highlight of the ""News of the World"" Meeting. Ibbotson wasn't expecting to take...
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SHIPPING HAZARD BLASTED
Beneath the white water, off Vancouver, lie the twin peaks of Ripple Rock. Here, they've packed in tons of explosive. It's the climax, of a million and a quarter pound project; to blow up the great hazard, that has claimed many ships,...
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1958
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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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BLINDFOLD GLOBE TROTTER
He didn't tell the truth on an American TV programme, so he's been sent round the world blindfolded. At Rome Airport he was allowed out for a quick taste of the Italian way of life. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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KRUPP RELEASED
Landsberg Prison opens its doors to release twenty-nine war criminals, whose sentences had been reduced, Chief among them was Alfred Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...