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HMS TRUCULENT LOST IN THAMES ESTUARY
The British Submarine ""Truculent"" which was rammed by the Swedish ship ""Divina"", sank within a minute. This is one of the most tragic naval disasters in peace time since the sinking of the ""Thetis"" in 1939. Disclaimer: British...
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FRANCE - THE DAYS OF FULFILLMENT -
The Maquis, the French Resistance, have been playing a full part in the liberation of France. In Chartres they were in action alongside the Americans in freeing that city. The Allies continue to take many German prisoners, 50,000 from...
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FLAME FOR THE FUTURE
Sea Gas (B&W) ® Sea Gas (Colour - no story title) ® Forty miles off the Humber Estuary the oil rig ""Sea Gem"" has been searching for natural gas under the North Sea since June. The discovery of gas in September has been followed by...
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""WILL"" BY PABLO FETCHES A THOUSAND
At Stratford-upon-Avon an auction of the Shakespeare Memorial Exhibition which makes up over ninety items. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO DOCKS
So great is the Port of London's Dock system, that it took the Queen and the Prince the best part of a day to take a good look at it. A number of warehouses came in for royal inspection and London's cellars. Then, the Queen and her...
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VIKINGS ""INVADE"" LONDON
Arriving at Richmond after rowing the greater part of the way up the River Thames, the Vikings were given a grand welcome by crowds gathered on the towpath. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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INTERNATIONAL EISTEDDFOD
There was singing and dancing teams from France and all over the Continent at the Eisteddfod held in the Welsh town of Llangollen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HOVERCRAFT PROGRESS
Our pictures show the Vickers ""VA3"", shortly due to start the world's first Hovercraft passenger service. It will be across the Dee Estuary. Carrying 25 passengers, she can cruise at 60 knots. Also showing its paces at this...
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BELGIUM'S GIGANTIC DAM COMPLETED
At Eupen (near Liege) the dam on the river Vesdre has been inaugurated by Belgium's Minister for Public Works. Work on this large and important project was begun as long ago as 1935. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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IMPERIAL FORCES FOR MALAYA'S DEFENCE -
The defence of Singapore and the Malay Peninsular being vital Air Marshal Brooke-Popham sees that the Imperial forces are thoroughly trained. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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A RECORD BY CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge win the University Boat Race in the record time of 17 minutes 50 seconds. 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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FRANCE BUILDS GIANT DAM
A dam across the river Rhone has been built at Genissiat and the planned turbo-electric plant will be the largest in Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FRENCH FARMS UNDER WATER
Vast areas of agricultural land in France are under water because of flooding of the river Isere. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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New York - Hudson River frozen.
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A Rare Aspect Of Wonders Of Egypt
An aerial view of Cairo and the ancient wonders of Egypt. 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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New York May Be the Biggest City
Oh yeh! But London is still the biggest port - take a look around our wonderful docks. 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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Floods in Egypt.
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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS -
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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THERE IS SNOW IN (SH!) PARIS -
The French capital has it's heaviest snowfall for many years. 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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Bastille day in Paris.
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Over England - RAF raid on London.
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
A rather more conventional sport is typified by the Boxing Day meet of the West Warwick hunt at Stratford-upon-Avon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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HINDU BATHING FESTIVAL - NO SOUND
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COPTER NEWS
A Widgeon helicopter was taking five loads of heavy air-conditioning equipment from Battersea Heliport to the top of the tower of the new Shell Centre on London's South Bank. All but one of the trips were quite successful, but somehow...