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OVER THE RHINE -
In build up for the crossing of the Rhine, the Navy took a large number of landing craft and ferries to the scene. On the Army front a stream of tanks and vehicles of every kind had been pouring towards the river. Airborne forces using...
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DAY OF HELICOPTER MOTORING DRAWS NEAR
A Bell-Irving helicopter recently flew from Hanworth to a bomb site car park in the City of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MASTER MARINERS' NEW HQ
The inverted sloop ""Wellington"" is brought up the Thames to be berthed at Temple Stairs. Abroad ship, Sir Frederick Bowhill looks over same. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ST. GEORGE'S DAY GARTER CELEBRATION
Both Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were installed in the Order of the Garter and took part in the procession to St. George's Chapel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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LIGHT BLUES' EASY BOAT RACE WIN
Cambridge win the University Boat Race by ten lengths. 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 and...
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THE GERMAN SCENE
LANDMARK REMOVED - Two ""Temples of Honour"" which Hitler had erected in Munich have now been demolished. ® MINERS GET HOUSES - Nissen huts are being used to re-house miners in the Ruhr area. ® WINTER NOW THE ENEMY - A spell of bitter...
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AQUATICS: WATER JOUSTING
A revival of a pre-war event was the Water Jousting Tournament on the river Seine, near Paris. 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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SALVAGING COAL FROM GERMAN RIVERBED
In Bremen they have been dredging the harbour for coal that has fallen from ships during the past twenty years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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London and Rome - Peace plan drama and ""Ring Day"".
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First pictures made aboard 'Hindenburg' during maiden tour.
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The Prince of Wales Opens Three Bridges
HRH cuts tape across Chiswick, Twickenham and Hampton Court's new Thames links. 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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Near East Provides Three Camera Cameos
First is start of Air Race over desert from Cairo, with representatives of six nations competing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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Zero Weather Keeps New York Ice-Bound
Coldest spell on record fills harbour with floes and holds up sailing of transatlantic liners. 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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THE WATCH ON THE RHINE - LIFE BEHIND THE FRENCH FRONT LINE - NO SOUND
Inside the Maginot Line with the French troops who man it. 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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PERSONALITIES VISIT WAR ZONE -
M Daladier, the Duke of Windsor and Mr Churchill (First Sea Lord) visit the troops. 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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PRINCESSES ENJOY A TRIP ON THE RIVER -
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose enjoy a trip on the River Thames. The first film taken of them in war time. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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FRENCH ARMY ON WESTERN FRONT
French troops man the Maginot Line. 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 and do not represent...
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RUSSIA - THE GOOD WORK CONTINUES -
The Soviet Army continues to push to German back, with successes not only north-west of Moscow but south in the Caucasus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AFS RALLY -
The Auxiliary Fire Service parade at County Hall and are addressed by Mr Herbert Morrison. 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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LONDON TASTES SPRING
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All-Night Fire Sets Edmonton Aglow
Firemen fight fierce blaze at 2 am affecting four acres of factory buildings by the River Lea. 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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Thames-Side Boasts Tallest Pylon
Scheme for electrification of Britain brings colossal tower into existence at Barking, Essex. 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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His Majesty Opens Lambeth Bridge
The King and Queen drive in Semi-State to inaugurate new Thames viaduct costing £1,000,000. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...