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ALLIES APPLY SQUEEZE TO FALAISE GAP -
United Kingdom and Canadian troops had been battering the ""hinge"" and now the Canadians push down the road to Falaise. The southern arm was being rapidly placed in position by the Americans' wide out-flanking sweep. Disclaimer: British...
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THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE -
Pictures smuggled out of occupied France show that thousands of Frenchmen are refusing to accept defeat. Underground newspapers are produced and well circulated. ® ® The ""Men of the Maquis"", guerrilla fighters, have their camps in...
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PICTURESQUE NEWS ITEMS
Indian Republic Day - Driving in state to Kinsgway, New Delhi, India's President came to take the salute on Republic Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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KING PETER WEDS -
Many Royal guests were present at the Yugoslav Embassy in London for the wedding of King Peter to Princess Alexandra of Greece. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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WEDDING DAY FOR TWO BRIDES
Miss Jennifer Bevan's marriage to Mr John Lowther, at St. Michael's, Chester Square, drew many Londoners, in spite of the simplicity of the wedding, which had been postponed owing to the death of the King. The scene at Caxton Hall...
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GRACIE MARRIED -
Gracie Fields was in Rome with her fiancé, Boris Alperovic, just before they left for Capri for their wedding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM HER REGIMENT -
To mark her eighteenth birthday Princess Elizabeth reviewed the First Battalion of Grenadier Guards at Windsor. The Battalion presented the Princess with a replica of the King's Colour with her own monogram. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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SEDGMAN MARRIED -
There was a crowd of several thousand at Toorak Presbyterian Church, Victoria, when Frank Sedgman, the Australian tennis star, was married. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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COUNTRY WEDDING FOR ALISON ATTLEE
Many people gathered at Great Missenden to see what they could of the wedding of 21-year-old Miss Alison Attlee and Captain Richard Davis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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FATHER CHRISTMAS AMONG THE TANKS -
American troops in Britain have played Father Christmas for local children. 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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SANTA CLAUS WAS A FIREMAN -
The men of the National Fire Service have been busy making toys and dolls for Christmas. Others too have been working to bring joy to children including the Red Cross and St. John, the WVS and Nursery Schools. Disclaimer: British...
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THE DALKEITH WEDDING.
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CHRISTMAS RUSH
The Post Office, Mount Pleasant, coping with the Christmas rush. And a look at Heartbreak Corner for damaged parcels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SANTA ON SAFARI
Through darkest Berkshire, Santa Claus goes on his rounds ensuring that the animals do not get left out of the seasonal festivities. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MOVIETONE'S EASTER PARADE
Easter Parade in Hyde Park - Herne Hill cycling - Little-ship racing at Teddington - Horse racing at Kempton - Lake District rambles and picnics - hounds trials - Easter weddings in Town and Country - Goodwood Car Racing - Hampstead...
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ROYAL WELSH SHOW.
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ROYAL VISIT TO SOUTH WALES
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CHRISTMAS TREE HARVEST
Something is stirring down in the forest - as the seasonal demand for trees get under way. 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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ROYAL VISIT TO ULSTER
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LEEDS CHILDREN'S DAY
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QUEEN MOTHER AT DUMFRIES SHOW
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WEDDING OF MR EDEN
Thousands of Londoners were at Caxton Hall to see what they could of the wedding. They saw Mr Eden arrive, Mr and Mrs Churchill and then the bride Miss Clarissa Spencer Churchill. After the ceremony, a family luncheon was held at No 10,...
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STATE VISIT
Movietone's pictures show highlights of the arrival of King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece, at the beginning of their state visit to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MR EDEN'S JOYFUL NEWS
Mr Eden has received congratulations from his many friends at home and abroad at the news of his forthcoming marriage to Miss Clarissa Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...