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THUMBS UP, CHURCHILL - NO SOUND
The Prime Minister visits Dockland and inspects bomb damage and meets the people. 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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PREMIER'S TOUR - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill has been touring the country again, at Coventry he saw the ruins of the cathedral. Later he visited aircraft factories, saw the famous ""Spitfire"" and met Test Pilot Henshaw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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OTTAWA'S GREETING TO THE PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received a rousing welcome when he arrived it Ottawa. In the Parliament House he delivered the second great speech of his tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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LONDON HONOURS MEMORY OF AMERICAN DEAD
British and American servicemen and women marched to St. Paul's on Independence Day. General Eisenhower made the presentation of the Roll of Honour of those who gave their lives ""in the cause of freedom, justice and truth"". Disclaimer:...
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ASCOTS GOLD CUP
Gold Cup Day at Ascot - and many thousands of people admiring the dignity of the Royal drive. In the race itself, 'Colonist II"" really looked like winning a great victory for Mr Churchill, when 'Pan II' came with an irresistible burst...
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HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Westminster Hall was the scene of the birthday presentation to Sir Winston. Mr Attlee offered the first gift, and the Commemorative Book from members of the Commons was presented by David Grenfell, ""Father of the House"". Disclaimer:...
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THE ELECTION - LABOUR GAINS BARE MAJORITY
Polling was reported heavy in all areas, over 80% of the electorate voted. Large crowds collected in London to watch the results come through. After Labour's win by a narrow majority Mr Attlee announced they would ""carry on""....
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RECORD RACING PRIZE
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot was worth over £25,000 to the winner. Mr Churchill was there to watch his horse ""Colonist II"". The race was won by ""Supreme Court"" by three quarters of a length from...
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MR CHURCHILL VISITS WALES AND THE WEST - - NO SOUND
The Premier visits Swansea and Cardiff and then Bristol. At Bristol University he confirmed degrees on Mr Winant and Mr Menzies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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MR DULLES FLYING VISIT
When Mr Dulles arrived at London Airport for a brief visit, he was welcomed by Mr Eden, before making a statement. Meanwhile, a Cabinet meeting had been held in the House of Commons, to discuss the European situation. Disclaimer: British...
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THE ALAMEIN MEMORIAL
Built near the front line of the famous battle of Alamein, the new memorial is a part of the cemetery and takes the form of Cloisters. The ceremony of unveiling was performed by Field Marshal Lord Montgomery and veterans of the battle...
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STATE VISIT OF THE EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA
When the Emperor of Ethiopia arrived at Portsmouth in HMS ""Gambia"", he was greeted by the Duke of Gloucester. At Victoria Station, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke, with other members of the Royal Family were waiting to welcome the...
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SIR WINSTON IN GERMANY
In the Town Hall at Aachen - a German honour for Sir Winston Churchill. It's the Charlemagne Prize, awarded by the City and presented by the Mayor, in recognition of Sir Winston's outstanding services to European Unity at Caen Barracks...
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CAN420 CHURCHILL LYING IN STATE IN HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT IN LONDON
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill lying in State inside Westminster Hall (Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament) in London.
1. gv Houses of Parliament, pan
2. gv long queue along the building
3. various of people...
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CAN289 SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL LEAVES LONDON TO GO TO HIS COUNTRY HOME
Former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and wife Clementine leave London to go to their country home.
1. cu sign Hyde Park Gate, pan to row of houses and number 28
2. cu number 28 on door
3. ms group of men and women standing...
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CAN536 SUPER-TANKER LAUNCHED FROM WALLSEND SHIPYARD
A Norwegian super-tanker, the Sir Winston Churchill, has been launched from Wallsend Shipyard, on Tyneside by Mrs. Beryl Maudling, wife of the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald Maudling.
1. shipyard name "Wallsend Shipyard"...
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CAN432 LONDON PREPARATIONS FOR CHURCHILL'S FUNERAL
Preparations are made in London for the funeral of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies arrives in Britain for the funeral.
1. vs window fronts with flowers and photographs of...
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CAN363 CHURCHILL RETURNS HOME
Former War-Time Conservative Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill returns to London home.
1. ws exterior Churchill's home
2. ms street sign "Hyde Park Gate"
3. ms Lady Clementine Churchill out of car into house
4. ms Churchill helped out...
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CAN362 CHURCHILL BUST UNVEILED IN PARIS
Ceremony in Paris to unveil statue of Sir Winston Churchill at the British Embassy.
1. ws exterior British embassy building
2. ms bust unveiled by Lady Clementine Churchill
3. mcu bust
4. ms diplomat Sir Pierson Dixon and Lady Churchill...
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CAN420 FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER WINSTON CHURCHILL DIES IN LONDON
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill dies in London.
1. various of a man selling newspapers on street, large poster of Churchill on front
2. various of people gathered outside Churchill's house
3. gv crowd on street outside...
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CAN427B CHURCHILL FUNERAL SCENES
Scenes from the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill including the flotilla bringing the coffin along the Thames and the coffin off and into hearse then the train from Waterloo out of station.
1. ws of Cleopatra's Needle by the Thames and...
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CAN434 ST MARY ALDERMANBURY CHURCH BEING DISMANTLED TO BE TAKEN TO USA
Footage of work taking place around St Mary Aldermanbury Church in order to take it to Fulton, Missouri to be re-built as a memorial to Sir Winston Churchill.
1. vs rubble, wood and tree banches in bombed interior of church
2. ws tilt-up...
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CAN420 PUBLIC AT CHURCHILL'S GRAVE IN BLADON
Public visits Winston Churchill's grave at St Martin's parish churchyard in Bladon, Oxfordshire.
1. various of crowd outside church
2. various of flowers and wreaths at grave
3. gv crowd around the grave
Film: Neg - Sound: Mute - B&W...
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CAN428 THOUSANDS VISIT GRAVE OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
The grave of war leader SIr Winston Churchill at Bladon, in Oxfordshire, has drawn thousands of visitors after being opened to the public.
1. ws road sign "Bladon" pan to traffic and police
2. ws pan Bladon church to grave and queue
3....