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ELECTION
Britain's electors flatly contradict the opinion polls by plumping for Edward Heath and the Conservative Party. Some devastating blows to Labour included in the decisive swing to the Conservatives. And the Liberals lose much of the...
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PARIS LIBERATION
President Pompidou unveils a statue to the late Marshal Leclerc, and we recall, with archive film, how the great Free French Tank Commander led the liberation of Paris, exactly 25 years ago. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EDINBURGH
The Military Tattoo is probably the only ""traditional"" aspect of the Edinburgh Festival which shows its usual enterprise and originality to maintain its international prestige. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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QUEEN IN AUSTRIA
Finale of the Royal visit to Austria - the Queen visits Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol. Feature of these last few days, a visit to the stud farm at Piber where they breed the famous Lippizzaner horses of the Spanish Riding School....
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SMITHFIELD SHOW
The Royal Smithfield Show - top livestock and Britain's best farm machinery on display - gets blacked out on the opening day. A token strike by electrical workers hits vital services too. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ST. NICHOLAS - PLYMOUTH
How about going Dutch at Christmas. Holland's traditional Father Christmas - St. Nicholas - pays a special visit to Plymouth. Some of the presents he brings are Dutch produce, but the kids are anything but cheesed off. Disclaimer:...
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CHRISTMAS TREES
Seven million Christmas trees will get lit up over the festive season with families in the London area alone. Big business for the foresters who grow them, especially now they're being treated to stop us getting the needle (on the...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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Chelsea Arts Ball Midnight Gala
Four thousand revellers filled the Albert Hall for world's biggest carnival. 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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REPORT FROM BURMA
General Slim, Commander of the 14th Army, has some heartening news of the war against Japan. At the Victory Parade in Rangoon Lord Louis Mountbatten took the salute. Another heartening sign of the times is the return of the Governor, Sir...
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LLOYD GEORGE -
Statesman and former Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, has passed away. War Minister in 1914-1918, during this war he devoted himself to his farm and a role in helping increase food production. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Zoo News:
Animals grab their Christmas boxes. 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...
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THE FIRST LORD'S FIGHTING SPEECH -
Lord Nuffield welcomes guest to the ""Anchor Day"" luncheon. The First Sea Lord, Mr Alexander, addressed the gathering. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Reigate Carnival and ""Lord Godiva""
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1933 Vintage Season Keeps French Busy
Wonderful grape harvest in Province bears ripe witness to benefit of long dry summer. 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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Oxford Movement Is Now 100 Years Old
Anglo-Catholic centenary celebrations reach climax with High Mass at White City, London. 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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Kaiser's Grandson Weds Commoner
Ex-Crown Prince's heir, by marriage at Bonn with Fraulein von Salviati, forfeits royal rights. 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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Xmas:
Spending season now in full swing is sign of Happy Christmas. 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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Air Pioneers Plight Their Troth
Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison receive congratulations on new romance of aviation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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THE RAF CELEBRATE NAZI ANNIVERSARY -
The first daylight bombing raid of Berlin forced Field Marshal Goering to delay a speech to the Reich by an hour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THE RED ARMY SWEEPS FORWARD:
Nalchik Area - The Red Army has made great advances in the Caucasus stopping Hitler's bid to reach the oilfields of Grozny and Baku. ® Rzhev Front - Great advances have also been made in the Central following the cutting of the...
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THEIR MAJESTIES AT THE ROYAL SHOW -
They attend the Centenary Show of Royal Agricultural Society in Windsor Great Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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HONOURED IN ENGLAND IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY -
In London the Irish Guards are presented with shamrocks by Lord Cavan. In Liverpool it is marked by a Parade and shamrock presented by Lord Derby and Lord Mayor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...