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EYES ON THE WORLD
The world through the camera's eye. Some of the exhibits at the Photo Fair in Cologne. All over the world Movietone's camera's have recorded moments like these. Events that made history - or became part of it. Among the most dramatic...
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REVIEW BY THE QUEEN - FOR VALOUR
Three hundred men of supreme valour marched on to Parade in Hyde Park for the Review by the Queen of holders of the Victoria Cross. Since the decoration was instituted a hundred years ago, 1,347 awards have been made. Disclaimer: British...
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20,000 PEOPLE GREET BRITAIN'S WAR-TIME PREMIER
About 20,000 people packed the centre of Amsterdam to welcome Winston Churchill. In the course of his speech he again stressed the theme of a United Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square was the magnet that drew a vast crowd of Londoners, who went to see all they could of those attending the Royal Film Performance. Many well known stars and personalities of the film world assembled...
Hearst Metrotone News
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gives a sword to Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin during a ceremony as part of the Tehran Conference.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gives a sword to Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin during a ceremony as part of the Tehran Conference.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Madame Chiang, Chiang Kai-Shek, Winston Churchill, and Franklin Roosevelt at 1943 Cairo Conference
VS Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek, US President Franklin Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (Soong Mei-Ling) seated outside in front of arbor, Churchill smokes cigar, photographers take photos,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Britain's Winston Churchill in various decades of service to the UK
[France, date unknown] VS Winston Churchill rides in open automobile in parade as enthusiastic crowds line streets; he tips his top hat, gives V sign as he stands in the moving car / car stops, tilt up to EXT building with 'Republique...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin sitting for photo opportunity at Tehran Conference during World War II
Sitting on porch of Soviet Embassy posing for photo opportunity left to right Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, US President Franklin Roosevelt, and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, photographers at bottom of steps to porch taking...
Curated Video
SYND 29 8 75 CLIPPER SHIPS SAIL DOWN THAMES
Old clipper sail ships attend a festival and escort a number of modern racing yachts down the Thames and through Tower Bridge
1. various shots, clippers along river Thames, Tower Bridge in background
2. travelling shot past clipper...
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CAN206 THE CHURCH OF ST MARY ALDENBURY SOON TO BE MOVED TO MISSOURI IN THE UNITED STATES
The Church of St Mary Aldenbury in London, built originally in 1181 but destroyed during the great fire of London in 1666. Re-built in Portland stone by Sir Christopher Wren, it was gutted during the Blitz in 1940 leaving only the walls....
Curated Video
Birthday celebrations for Britain's queen finish with church ceremony
1. Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall shake hands with Dean of Windsor, the Right Rev David Conner
2. Princess Anne and husband shake hands with Dean of Windsor
3. Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex shake hands with Dean...
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VJ DAY
Mr Attlee broadcast at midnight the news that victory over Japan was complete. VJ Day coincided with the Royal Opening of Parliament and the King and Queen's drive to Westminster began the two days of celebrations. ® ® Crowds gathered...
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CHURCHILL HONOURED IN WESTMINSTER
Winston Churchill received the honorary Freedom of the City of Westminster. 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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MR CHURCHILL AS LORD WARDEN
Winston Churchill has been installed as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. 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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THE ""HOUSE"" MET HERE
Winston Churchill unveils a plaque at Church House, to commemorate its use during the wartime as a meeting place for the House of Commons. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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CHURCHILL STIRS BY-ELECTION ENTHUSIASM
Mr Churchill visits North Croydon to support Fred Harris. 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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FAMOUS VISITOR FOR ZOO KANGAROO
Mr Churchill visits London Zoo to see the kangaroo which had been presented to him by the Stock Owners' Association of South Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MARY CHURCHILL WEDS
The youngest daughter of Winston Churchill married Captain Christopher Soames at St. Margaret's, Westminster. There were huge crowds outside the church making it difficult for the participants to come and go. Disclaimer: British...
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ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PLANS
An appeal has been started for a Memorial to the late President Roosevelt. The statue will stand in Grosvenor Square close to the American Embassy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE NELSON TRADITION -
In the tradition of the Royal Navy they take on the Nazi's in the North Sea. A direct hit by a heavy bomb on the 'Rodney' left no mark. The battle cruiser 'Renown' had a duel with the 'Scharnhorst'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SCHOOL DAYS REMEMBERED
On the eve of his 87th birthday, Harrow's most famous ""old boy"", Sir Winston Churchill, got a wonderful reception. ""Forty years on"", well, rather more than that for Sir Winston, visiting Harrow, his old school, once again. Earlier...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
At the London Cenotaph - Whitehall packed with many thousands - the nation pays homage on the day set aside for special remembrance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CHURCHILL IN NANCY
Mr Churchill's enduring popularity with the French people was very much in evidence during his recent visit to Nancy, where he was given the freedom of the city. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SIR WINSTON - A DEEPENING SLEEP
Pictures show the anxiety and sadness as friends and admirers wait patiently for news of Sir Winston, outside his house in Hyde Park Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...