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THIS WAS 1962
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ROYAL VISIT HIGHLIGHTS
The Channel Isles in three days and the Royal tour programme was a full one. Old time costumes were worn by the islanders who presented the Queen with a box of Gurnseys - the local knitted pullovers. The Royal visit to the island of Sark...
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THE ""CITY"" WELCOMES THE QUEEN
The Queen and the Duke drove in State from Buckingham Palace, when they went to the City of London to attend the official welcome of the ""City"" at the Mansion House. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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FRYING TODAY -
On the feast of St. Fortunato, thousands of people come to Camogli, in Italy, where fish is fried in honour of the patron saint of fishermen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ROYAL TOUR
Historic Pictures of the Royal Family's progress up the Channel to London. 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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LONDON PREPARES WELCOME -
London has been getting ready to give the Queen and the Duke a great welcome home; decorations have been going up along the Mall, depicting places visited by the Royal travellers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ROYAL TOUR - UGANDA TO TOBRUK
One of the chief engagements of the Queen in Uganda was to open the £22,000,000 Owen Falls hydro-electric scheme. In Tobruk, Her Majesty and the Duke visited the British war cemetery where the royal wreath was laid at the Stone of...
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THE ROYAL TOUR - Cocos Island & Ceylon
A brief halt at the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean followed the Australian tour. They were met by their hosts Mr and Mrs Clunies-Ross. ® A great welcome was in store for Her Majesty and the Duke at Ceylon, which began when the royal...
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RUSSIAN ELECTIONS -
Election day in Moscow presents a 20th century paradox. Where party is concerned, it's a case of Hobson's choice - hardly surprising, therefore, that the Communists were re-elected. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE QUEEN LEAVES AUSTRALIA
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The final scenes of the Royal Tour of Australia were enacted at Freemantle. His...
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A CARNIVAL PREPARES
It is Carnival time in Italy and preparations are well ahead at Viareggio, the little resort that stages, perhaps, the best carnival of all. 500 artisans are kept busy for months, making the grotesque, but fascinating effigies....
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DONALD CAMPBELL WEDS
Arriving at Caxton Hall, London, was speed king Donald Campbell with his bride, Tonia Bern. Present to witness the ceremony were the groom's mother, Lady Campbell, and his young daughter Gina. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SOMALILAND TOUR
The British Protectorate of Somaliland had a royal visit: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. During this tour, the Duke brought a special message of greetings from the Queen to the Somali people. Ceremonial parades were a feature of the...
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A LULL IN CYPRUS
Peaceful scenes in the centre of Nicosia, as people went around doing their shopping, were partly the result of gestures of goodwill made by the new Governor. The release of many detainees was one obvious example. Disclaimer: British...
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CHRISTMAS ROUND-UP
Christmas is coming - and even without a calendar you couldn't miss the signs. The decorations and the lights which herald the season of good cheer. Even for us older ones, the shop windows weave the same magic as they did when we were...
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WEDDING AT WINDSOR
The bride, Miss Anne Abel Smith, arrived with her father, Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith, for her wedding at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. The groom was Mr David Liddell-Grainger, formerly of the Scots Guards. The bridesmaids included...
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MONTY'S 70th BIRTHDAY
The celebration of Monty's 70th birthday was a very special occasion at SHAPE. The Supreme Allied Commander, General Norstad, presided over a gathering that represented fourteen nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SADRUDDIN & NINA WED
A school building near Geneva, was the scene of the Civil wedding. Nina, now to be known as Princess Shirin and Prince Sadruddin, younger son of the late Aga Khan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EVASIVE ACTION
Festival time in the small French town of Villeneuve-de-Marsan, where the heroes of the moment are the Torreros. Their art is the art of ""evasive action"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SOCCER-IT-TO-'EM!
One of Derbyshire's most popular Folk survivals is celebrated every year at Ashbourne - The Shrovetide Football match that's played all over town, on dry land or in the river, depending on the run of the play. Disclaimer: British...
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CARNIVAL TIME IN MALTA
The gay annual carnival in Valletta - an event which has been celebrated on the George Cross Island since the time of the Knights of St. John. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HISTORY IN AN ONION
To commemorate a disastrous fire in the City of Berne, the annual onion market has been held every year for over five and a half centuries! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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""STEP INSIDE LOVE""
Cilla Black marries her Manager Bobby Willis, at Marylebone Register Office. 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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CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
At the port of Lyttleton, near Christchurch, they've been re-enacting the arrival of the vessel that brought out the early settlers. In Christchurch itself there was a pageant and in Cathedral Square, thousands gathered for the...