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THE AMERICAN SCENE:
Units of the American Navy hold manoeuvres in Chesapeake Bay. 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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TRAINING FOR TOKYO
Pictures show some Australian sportsmen training, in various ways, for the Tokyo Olympics. 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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BRITAIN'S ""PEACEFUL"" BANK HOLIDAY
Thousands enjoyed a peaceful time at the seaside but not everyone got a cup of tea in bed first thing in the morning. Territorials, for instance, spending their ""holiday"" under canvas at Castlewarren in Wales, were having a pretty...
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KOREA - AMPHIBIOUS FORCE LANDS
The first American amphibious operation since World War Two was commanded during the sea voyage by Rear Admiral Doyle, seen here with Major General Gray, who was to lead the troops on land. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EASTER - HOW DID YOU LIKE IT?
Once again the City of London was deserted, some Londoners who stayed at home found the Serpentine attractive (but that was on Good Friday, before the gales), others went to the zoo. Scenes from Brighton and Blackpool record one of the...
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RECORDS BROKEN IN CHANNEL RACE
At Cap Gris Nez there was great excitement for the start of the ""Daily Mail"" Channel Swimming Race. The favourite, Frenchman Roger Le Morvan indulges in an early morning shave, and after the start begins to justify his position. A...
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WINSTON'S PAINTING HOLIDAY
On holiday at Lake Garda, Italy, Mr Churchill finds painting very relaxing. 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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YOUTHFUL CHANNEL SWIMMERS
At Dover, Miss Shirley May France takes a few swims in the harbour to adapt herself to the forthcoming attempt to swim the Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HOLIDAY VARIETIES
SEASIDES SCENES - Although the Bank Holiday started with fine weather, it was destined to end with rainstorms. The beaches were deserted, people looked very gloomy and miserable as they strolled around in raincoats. ® COWES - With...
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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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BANK HOLIDAY ROUND UP
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BESIDE THE SEASIDE
A beach in Cyprus during the short truce when troops and their families seized the opportunity of enjoying the seaside for a day or two. The six mile beach at Kyrenia looked like a holiday beach at home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THEY JOIN UP BEFORE CALL-UP
A Combined Operation for Army and Sea Cadets and the Army Training Corps. 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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BATHING FASHIONS FROM THE BAHAMAS
Only a few hours from New York, but already they're thirsting for a dip in the ocean at Nassau in the Bahamas. The latest designs in swim-suits are on show there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NAVY HELPS LUNDY REMOVALS
Lundy Island, off the North Coast of Devon, was recently responsible for turning a small section of the Navy into cowpunchers - they were using Tank Landing Craft to move cattle and ponies to the mainland. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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GALE DAMAGE
South-Westerly gales and heavy seas have been causing considerable damage on the coast of Kent, notably at Sandgate, near Folkestone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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AUSTRALIAN WEATHER CONTRASTS
At Sydney, a terrific gale damaged boats in the harbour, at one place alone yachts and launches to the value of £15,000 were completely written off. Two days later the Sydney beaches were crowded with holidaymakers, all trying to keep...
Bridgeman Arts
Children playing and adults relaxing on beach, 1908 - reenactment
Historical reenactment. 1908, beach scene with people. Filmed on 35mm in 1994.
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Snake Charmer on Clifton Beach, Karachi
A snake charmer at work on Clifton Beach, Karachi
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Snake Charmer on Clifton Beach, Karachi 1
A snake charmer at work on Clifton Beach, Karachi. Colour corrected.
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A Cruise to Guadeloupe 1960's
A family holiday in Guadeloupe in the 1960's. In town, by the sea and in rural areas.
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Los Angeles in 1967,1977,1988
Shots of L.A. over the years. Also shots of The Universal Tour and Disneyland, LAX Airport in 1967, the Queen Mary Ship, vintage trains and Malibu Beach.
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A holiday at the Port of "Sidi Fredj", Algeria 1970
Featuring the port of "Sidi Fredj", Algeria.
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A Family Holiday in Ibiza 1974
Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Family tours the rural part of town.