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HMS ""TRUCULENT"" LIFTED
Admiral Sir Henry Moore, Commander-in-Chief the Nore, was present as the attempt to raise ""Truculent"" began, the job was done by means of 'power lift' by the ""Energic"" and ""Ausdauer"", vessels formerly in the service of Germany....
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NATION'S LAST TRIBUTE TO LORD WAVELL
After a private service in the Tower of London for family mourners, the coffin containing Lord Wavell's mortal remains was borne out by men of the old regiment, the Black Watch. The coffin was laid on board an army launch for the journey...
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IRELAND'S SILENT RAIL-CAR
A new electric Rail-car is being used in Dublin and surrounding countryside. 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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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT FESTIVAL SITE
The site of the 1951 Festival of Britain begins to take shape. Their Majesties, inspecting progress with Mr Morrison and others, made a prolonged tour of the South Bank area, where the exhibition is to be held. Disclaimer: British...
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AIR BLITZ ON ROMMEL -
The USAAF and the RAF continue to attack and strafe [sic] Rommel's positions to aid the advancing Eighth Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROWING - HENLEY FINALS
In fine weather, a large crowd saw the finals at Henley, Leander won the Grand Challenger Cup, Denmark won the Double Sculls, while Princeton University won the Thames Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA - FASHIONS AND RACING SHOCKS
In glorious weather Henley Regatta Week opens, fashions are prominent, and many colleges competed in the competitions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CHANNEL ISLANDS AND DARTMOUTH - ROYAL TOUR CONTINUED
The Tour continues with a visit to Sark, where the Duke opens the new harbour. At Guernsey the Princess addresses the islanders. Arriving back in England they go to the Naval College at Dartmouth. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MODERNISING UGANDA
The harnessing of the waters of the Nile by the means of the Owen Falls Scheme is one item of recent film news from Uganda. A more picturesque story from Uganda, that throws light on native custom and tradition, is the celebration of the...
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THE BOAT RACE - CAMBRIDGE WIN AGAIN
The biggest University event of the year. Oxford and Cambridge graduates, after months of training, compete for the honour of winning this race. After a great tussle, Cambridge win by a quarter of a length. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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""CITY OF LONDON"" NAMED
At the Tower of London, the Lord Mayor names the solent flying boat the ""City of London"". 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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GIANT FLYING BOAT IN POOL OF LONDON
A giant flying boat lands on the Thames and taxies up to the Pool of London, passing under Tower Bridge. It was open to the public for several days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SCHOOLGIRL CHANNEL SWIMMER
In New York Harbour, Shirley May France gets in a little practice for her attempt to swim the English Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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King of Italy Pays A Visit To Luxor
Accompanied by Queen, His Majesty travels along Nile to see antiquities of Upper Egypt. 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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RIVER RACING
Speed on water was seen in Paris, when competitors from eight countries met on the river Seine. Outboards and runabouts (including representatives from Great Britain) fairly sent the spray flying in a race known as ""Six hours of...
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THAMES BARGE RACE
There were only six entries in this year's Thames Barge Race, but it proved to be the most exciting finish ever. The winner was 'Sirdar' the oldest barge on the river. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE TOWERS OF LONDON (in colour)
Some 250 tall buildings have changed the face of London since the war. For 260 years, the dome of St. Paul's has towered supreme above the City. Part of Sir Christopher Wren's design for London after the Great Fire, it lived through that...
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TERRIERS SOLDIER ON
How about a forced march, in full battle kit, against the clock? That was just an appetizer for teams taking part in the annual Tough Training Contest held by the Middlesex Territorials. After dealing with the Guards Battle Assault...
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BRIDGE THOSE GAPS
No one better for bridging gaps than the Sappers. They'd already bridged the Trent and the Crouch, so they'd had plenty of practice. In this case the 'gap' is the Thames near Marlow. Bang on schedule the final sections were dropped into...
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KING OF NORWAY'S VISIT
A highlight of King Olav's 3-day visit to Scotland was the bestowal of the highest honour Civic Authority can confer, the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, which he was to receive at the Usher Hall. Now to the Firth of Forth where his...
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FLOODS DOWN UNDER
The worst floods ever caused (by Australia's biggest river, the Murray) have done millions of pounds worth of damage. Farms and homes have been wiped out and the struggle to hold back the flood water is a job for every available...
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FOLLOW THE LOGS!
In the thickly forested country of Washington State, they use this log chute for transporting timber to the collecting point. But when lumberjack meets lumberjill, the chute provides a ready-made joy-ride. A specially designed aluminium...
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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA (in colour)
During the famous regatta, the Thames at Henley becomes one of the busiest stretches of river in the world, and there was a record entry of more than 200 crews, including representatives from 9 overseas countries. For the ladies, it was...
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FASHIONS AHOY!
Housecoats, underwear and nighties being demonstrated on a hovercraft on the Thames in London. Stockings through the ages in Munich. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...