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THE SPIRIT OF THE SOVIET -
Leningrad in the north of the Soviet has withstood a long siege by the army of von Leeb. The munitions factories worked like Trojans to keep up the supply of weapons. The Soviet Baltic Fleet has been constantly in action against the...
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FIRST GEORGE CROSSES -
Amongst the first to receive their George Crosses at Buckingham Palace was Thomas Alderson, leader of a rescue party at Bridlington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ROYAL SCOTTISH VISIT
Impressive pictures of the ""HONOURS OF SCOTLAND"" presented to Her Majesty in St. Giles' Cathedral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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EARL ATTLEE
A tribute to the former leader of the Labour Party, Prime Minister from 1945-to-1951, who has died at the age of eighty-four. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN IN WALES
Cardiff was waiting with a real Welsh welcome for the Queen. 14 years ago, as Princess Elizabeth, she came to an Eisteddfod, to receive the Bardic title ""Elizabeth of Windsor"". Now, her husband was to be acclaimed in the same way,...
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SIR VIVIAN FUCHS
Sir Vivian Fuchs was seen with one of the four ""Snocats"" used by the expedition. They were given names: this one's called ""Haywire"", and it's been on show, in London's Trafalgar Square. ® At Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty the Queen...
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EDINBURGH'S NEW RECTOR
Visiting the University of Edinburgh, Prince Philip and James Robertson Justice shared a typical student welcome. The investiture by His Royal Highness, to the accompaniment of academic uproar. The general pandemonium prompted Dr Justice...
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ABYSSINIAN VISIT
In his palace, at Addis Ababa, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie is host to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Prime Minister of Ghana. Abyssinia was first of the African States being visited by Dr Nkrumah. The Emperor invested him was a...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. 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...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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GLORIOUS GLOUCESTER'S HONOURED
At a South Korean school (headquarters of the British 29th Brigade), a special parade was recently held to honour the heroism of the Gloucesters. The Commander of the Eighth Army, Lieutenant-General van Fleet addressed the parade which...
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A FAMILY HABIT -
Field Marshal Lord Gort, VC is present to see his son-in-law, Major William Sidney, receive a VC for conspicuous gallantry during fighting on the Anzio bridgehead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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INVESTITURE
Honours for sport and entertainment personalities at Buckingham Palace Investiture. 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 PRINCE IN THE ISLANDS
This was the first royal visit in the history of the Solomon Islands Protectorate. ""Britannia"" dropped anchor off Gizo Island after a nine-day voyage from Hong Kong. Prince Philip had enjoyed the crossing the Equator ceremonies and was...
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Mussolini Decorates Italian Air Heroes
Italian pilots decorated for gallantry by Il Duce in Rome. 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...
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LONDON BRIDGE IS GOING UP
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Gilbert Inglefield, officiates as VIP guest at stone laying ceremony in Arizona where London Bridge will be re-erected as major tourist attraction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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GARTER CEREMONY
The Ceremony of the Most Noble Order of the Garter dates back more than six hundred years. It's the highest honour the Monarch can bestow, and this year the Queen instals four new Knights of the Garter. The installation service is at St....
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INVESTITURE
Richard Burton, accompanied by his wife Elizabeth Taylor, is among those honoured at an investiture at Buckingham Palace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BRUSSELS HEARS MONTY -
A large crowd gathered in the Grande Place, Brussels to hear Field Marshal Montgomery. Monty, who had been in the city to inspect troops and decorate officers, made a bi-lingual situation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FORWARD TO THE RHINE -
First pictures of the Americans of the Ninth Army moving up to cross the Roer river. On the night of the 23rd February, Bomber Command Lancasters carried out a devastating attack on Pforzheim. Brilliant and accurate marking by Pathfinder...
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BEN AND BEBE DECORATED
At March Field, California, husband and wife team, Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels, received decorations for their war work. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Olympic Games Open Kondylis Funeral Diplomacy in Paris Bridge Demolishing.
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Prince Visits Scene of His Investiture
HRH on social service tour in Wales, is met by Mr Lloyd George at Caernarfon Castle. 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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HONOURING THE MEN OF
Seven hundred and sixty Officers and men from the two Cruisers were assembled on Horse Guards Parade. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are present and His Majesty is welcomed by Mr Churchill, the First Sea Lord. Later the ships Companies...