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LONG VIEW
Movietone looks at telescopes, from the archaic devices built by Sir William Herschel in the 18th Century to the latest proposals in Radio Telescopes. The most powerful one in the world is soon to be built on a disused railway line at...
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EGYPTIAN DELEGATION VISIT ELECTRICITY INSTALLATIONS - COLOUR
A delegation from Egypt toured the Electricity Supply Board's plant at Turlough Hill. Earlier in their visit to Ireland a 'Declaration of Intent' had been signed on behalf of the Egyptian Government, for the two countries to co-operate...
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EMERGENCY HOUSING
When disorder strikes, the plight of the homeless is a serious problem. Oxfam have found an answer, polystyrene houses that can be manufactured on the spot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Cheltenham Girls Study Deportment
Mass juggling with vocal accompaniment is new educational notion of Pengwern College. 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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THE PRINCESS -
Princess Margaret recently carried out a small public engagement of her own, the presentation of purses at the Princess Margaret Rose School, Windsor. At a joint Sea Ranger and Girl Guides camp Princess Elizabeth joins her sister around...
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WRNS INSPECTED BY DUCHESS OF KENT -
HRH visits Plymouth and Devonport where she visited the Polish training ship ""Gydnia"". She also inspected the Civil Nursing Reserve and the WRNS. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Sir C Deverill.
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PRINCE OPENS SCHOOL
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ROME FIRE FIGHTERS
Men training in Rome to be firemen have to jump from six floors up every day for four months, and that's certainly a good way of learning, provided, of course, that their comrades remember to turn up with something to catch them in....
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EISENHOWER AT SANDHURST -
The Supreme Allied Commander reviewed the Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst and addressed the new Officers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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BUILD A CAR COMPETITION - FINAL
At the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Bordon, the final of the schools Build a Car Competition is won by Cranleigh School in Surrey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Empire Day Scenes and Singing
Youngsters parade before the Mayor of Hampstead at Grange Park School, Kilburn. 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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CONSERVATION YEAR
An attempt to restore the delicate balance of nature which is constantly threatened by man. That's the aim of European Conservation Year. Movietone takes a world-wide look at the problems facing preservationists - and at the damage...
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QUEEN AT HARROW SCHOOL
The Queen visits the famous public school at Harrow to mark the 400th year of the granting of the school's charter by Elizabeth the First. Her Majesty unveils a plaque in the new Physics Laboratories - plants a tree and joins the boys at...
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ROAD SENSE
A round up of road sense. From Italy, proof that we're not the only nation to suffer from motorway madness. When fog descends on the autostrades of Milan the multiple pile-ups begin. A British garage chain introduces a do-it-yourself...
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School in Ontario Comes to Its Pupil
Mobile classroom pays a visit to lonely outposts to teach youngsters in Northern Canada. 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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SECOND SUBALTERN PRINCESS ELIZABETH -
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Princess Elizabeth has joined the ATS and has been on a three week course of...
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TIRELESS ROUND OF ROYAL DUTIES -
The King, accompanied by Minister of Labour Ernest Bevin, visits a Training Centre. The Queen visits a rural preserving depot, where she saw whole fruits being canned. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THOROUGH TRAINING IS BACKBONE OF RAF -
Trainee pilots undergo rigorous training with the RAF. 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...
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BACK TO WINTER SPORTS -
The British Army undertakes training in skiing in the mountains of Syria. In America sailors are undergoing the same training in Idaho. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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LORD LOUIS AT SANDHURST -
Lord Louis Mountbatten, Chief of Combined Operations, presented belts of honour at a Sandhurst Passing Out Parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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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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DUKE OF GLOUCESTER AT CAMBERLEY -
The Duke visits the Army Staff College. 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...
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Epicurean:
What's good enough for War Secretary does for troops thinks Carl Bernard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...