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FESTIVAL OF HONOUR
The occasion is the annual jousting festival at Honfleur in France. 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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THE NEW BLUEBIRD
At Ullswater, Cumberland, the new jet-powered ""Bluebird"" takes the water, under the control of Mr Donald Campbell. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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LOOK - NO HANDS!
With hands and feet securely tied together, 70-year-old Australian Tom Morris set out to beat his own world record, established in 1939, when he swam for 4 and a quarter hours all roped up. His new record over the 1,264 miles distance: 4...
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FIREFLYS IN TORBAY
Torquay Harbour was the delightful background to the National Championship for Sailing Dinghies in the Firefly class. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE VARSITY BOAT RACE
The 101st meeting of Oxford and Cambridge - from Putney to Mortlake. 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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WHITSUN
Scenes at London's railway stations tell the story of the Railway strike which began over the Whitsun Holiday. Some people made their own way to the coast by road, and others made the best of the holiday without trains. Next day, it was...
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THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
The RAF Shackletons based in Cornwall gave Father Christmas a helping hand to deliver Christmas mail to a British weather ship. But he also made some personal visits to an infants school in Middlesex and a home for stray dogs. On the...
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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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CANOE ADVENTURE
Boys from Clubs all over the country assembles at Putney, with their craft, were off on the ""Canoe Adventure"" (recognised as a qualifying test for Prince Philip's Award). A journey of about seventy miles down the Thames and round the...
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BANK HOLIDAY - COWES REGATTA
Cowes regatta was held in good sailing weather. 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...
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MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS
Inflatable outboards which are intended to save lives are part of standard life-saving equipment used by German river police. Another boat designed to take the rough with the smooth is the Kayak. Intrepid paddle-men wrestle with the Isar...
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BAREFOOT SKIER
In Florida, Charlene Welborn rides the water at forty miles an hour without the aid of skis. 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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FORETASTE OF SUMMER
Makaha Beach, Hawaii and tantalising scenes that tell the story of sunny Summer days and holiday sport among the big breakers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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AQUA JUMPING
Cypress Gardens, Florida and the Outboard Steeplechase, a twisting course of 13 miles at supersonic pace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CAPRI NAPLES SWIM
Hassan Hammad of Egypt called ""The Nile Crocodile"" was first home by fifteen minutes in the 19 mile swim from Capri to Naples. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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FIRE AND FLOOD
It took 600 fireman 24 hours to control the blaze, when the famous Wanamaker Store, a New York landmark for 94 years went up in smoke. In Germany the River Veser overflowed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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TUNING UP ON THE TIDEWAY
With only a few weeks to go before the boat race, the crews have started final practise on the tideway. Cambridge last year's winners are among the heaviest crews on record. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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CROSS CHANNEL RACE
The Cross Channel Race from Cap Gris-Nez to Dover was won by Baptista Perreira of Portugal at his first attempt, his time was 12 hours 25 minutes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HENLEY REGATTA
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TALL SHIPS SET SAIL
Many sailing ships are competing in a race from Torbay to Lisbon. Its handicap race with two classes - ships over and under 100 tons. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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""LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP""
Hellcat III is Britain's defender of the International Challenge Trophy for catamarans known as the ""Little America's Cup"". The challenger was the Australian boat Quest. Hellcat was the winner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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""NOW IS THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT""
Pictures of snow and ice bound Britain. The Arctic weather has brought discomfort all over the country. Canals and railways have been frozen up, but essential supplies have been kept going. Even the building trade has managed to keep...
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THE BOAT RACE - VICTORY FOR OXFORD
The 109th University tussle on the Thames. Cambridge started favourites. At the end of a minute they were virtually a length ahead. But then Oxford started to glide into the picture. Their cox, steered a beautifully-judged course, and...
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THIS WAS 1962
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