British Movietone
MODEL YACHT REGATTA
A hundred years ago the Model Yacht Association was founded and to celebrate their centenary they held a Regatta on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
MOAT BOAT RACE
A boat race in the moat around the Bishop's Palace in the City of Wells, Somerset. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
British Movietone
SHROVETIDE FOOTBALL
Shrovetide Football they call it, but it looks like a giant scrum, that ends up in the river. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
SHROVETIDE FOOTBALL- COLOUR
Atherstone is the setting for a boisterous game of Shrovetide Football, an event which has taken place since the Middle Ages. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
THE QUEEN OPENS LONDON BRIDGE
The official opening of the new London Bridge by Her Majesty the Queen. The opening was followed by a Royal walkabout. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
PANCAKE RACE
With the drop of a handkerchief actor Graham Stark starts the Penthouse Pets Pancake Race and with a quick dash and a few tosses Janice Kane comes in first. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
HM THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY- COLOUR
Her Majesty the Queen, for the official photographs to mark her fiftieth birthday, strolls in the grounds of Windsor Castle, with Prince Edward and the Duke of Edinburgh. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
British Movietone
CHILDREN'S FILM FOUNDATION PREMIERE - COLOUR
The Foundation celebrates it's 25th Anniversary with a special Film Show at the Odeon, Leicester Square, attended by personalities of Show Business and the Film Industry. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
British Movietone
CONSTABLE EXHIBITION- COLOUR
To commemorate the bi-centenary of the birth of John Constable the Tate Gallery is staging an Exhibition of his works. Amongst the painting on view is perhaps his best known canvas, ""The Hay Wain"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
JAMES HUNT WEDDING
A Grand Prix line up at the wedding of racing driver James Hunt and model Suzy Miller at Brompton Oratory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
SHROVETIDE FOOTBALL- COLOUR
Another seasonal event, that really encourages letting off steam. ® The hold, which this strange, yet fascinating game has on the Ashburnians, can be seen by the fact that the two great European Wars, fought in our generation, have not...
British Movietone
PANCAKE RACE- COLOUR
Armed from frying pans loaded with batter, the ladies of Olney set out to do battle. This annual run terminated, with at least one cameraman making a pancake landing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
British Movietone
VENICE REGATTA - COLOUR
For seven hundred years the beautiful City of Venice has held an annual Regatta. Today the carnival atmosphere attracts visitors from all over the World. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
In Blackpool's Centenary Year the Illuminations along the 'Golden Mile' area's spectacular as ever. There is plenty of variety in the subjects made of lights and to the sight-seer its a great free show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
British Movietone
AUTUMN SCENES - Abbots Bromley Horn Dance- COLOUR
The origins of the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance are lost in the mists of time. The dancers cover some twenty miles carrying heavy Reindeer Antlers during the dance, which is a mixture of an ancient Fertility Rite and Morris Dancing....
British Movietone
ANIMAL CHRISTMAS
Santa Claus brings Christmas cheer to the animals at Windsor Safari Park, though for many zoos and game reserves, the rising food prices may mean there are lean times ahead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
British Movietone
CHRISTMAS TREE
The Norwegian Ambassador and the Mayor of Westminster light the traditional tree, a gift from the people of Norway, representing the Spirit of Christmas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
British Movietone
THE BRAEMAR GATHERING
The clans converge again on Braemar in the Scottish Highlands and Her Majesty the Queen, together with members of her family, lend Royal Patronage to the Gathering. ""Scotsmen"" come from all over the world to compete in such events as...
British Movietone
CEREMONY OF THE CHEESES
Lt General Sir Brian Horrocks at the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses at the Royal Hospital. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
CHRISTMAS IN INDIA
In India too, they celebrate Christmas with presents for the children. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
British Movietone
MIDDLESBROUGH CENTENARY
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 represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
British Movietone
SOUTH BANK CHRISTMAS TREE- COLOUR
Thought to be the biggest Christmas Tree in Europe, this gift from the people of Norway has been erected on the South Bank. It is part of the Restoration Appeal for Canterbury Cathedral and the Prince of Wales was there to switch on the...
British Movietone
CHRISTMAS TREE HARVEST- COLOUR
The Forestry Commission harvest the trees that will bring delight to many a home at Yuletide. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
TRAVEL AGENTS VISIT IRELAND- COLOUR
To the soft green of late summer in Killarney came members of the Association of German Travel Agents for their Silver Jubilee Convention. ® ® Dr Vogel, President of the Association, and President O'Dalaigh both made speeches to open...