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THANKS TO THE RED CROSS -
The Red Cross continues to pack parcels which help to alleviate the hardship of our prisoners of war. Several repatriated prisoners visited the London headquarters and expressed thanks for the parcels they had received. Disclaimer:...
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THE WEAKER SEX -
Members of the Women's Home Defence are being shown just how to deal with unwanted visitors. 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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NO PEACE PARLEY: MR EDEN -
The Foreign Secretary speaks to an audience at Leeds Football Ground. In his speech he talks of the German invasion of Russia and praises Russia's fighting courage. He declares that the British Government is not prepared to negotiate...
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THE FIRST LORD'S FORCEFUL WORDS -
The First Lord of the Admiralty attends Surbiton's Warship Week. 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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TRAILER -
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SHELL-FIRE CORNER LIBERATED -
The big guns at Cap Gris Nez have surrendered which is welcome news for the people of Dover, Folkestone, Deal and Ramsgate. The Kentish coast has suffered shelling since August 1940 and towns like Dover have sustained a lot of damage. In...
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TRAILER: DIG FOR VICTORY - PLAN BEFORE YOU PLANT
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CHURCHILL ON BOMB PROSPECTS -
Mr Churchill sees a display by fire-fighters in Hyde Park and later he addresses a luncheon. 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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TRAILER:
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TRAILER:
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TRAILER: TOM JOHNSTON'S APPEAL
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THE BATTLE OF LONDON - NO SOUND
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GIRLS TAKE OVER THE LAND
Girls take over agricultural jobs thus releasing men for the forces. 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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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS - NO SOUND
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Crowd of workers at shipyard
Crowd of workers on a dock at a shipyard standing, facing camera. Crowd of workers at shipyard on January 01, 1940 (Footage by Getty Images)
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MONTAGE Home Guard and Civil Defense service, with bayonet practice, fire watchers, and land army harvesting / United Kingdom
MONTAGE Home Guard and Civil Defense service, with bayonet practice, fire watchers, and land army harvesting / United Kingdom
British Movietone
THE BOMBED SCHOOL AND FIGHTER PILOTS
Casualties among children and teachers were appallingly heavy after a daylight raid on a school on the outskirts of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BALLOON COMMAND FAREWELL -
The Barrage Balloon has been a familiar sight over London and other cities for some years. Now Balloon Command has had it's final Parade and been thanked - on behalf of the country - by Sir Archibald Sinclair. Disclaimer: British...
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THE QUEEN SEES ARP SCOTTISH WAR EFFORT - NO SOUND
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KING WITH SUNDAY MUNITIONS WORKERS -
Munition workers are giving up their weekends to help the armaments drive. 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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ABOUT THE HOME GUARD -
The Local Defence Volunteers are new renamed The Home Guard. The men are busy training for the defence of the country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROYAL HOUSEHOLD AIDS ALUMINIUM APPEAL -
Pots and pans from the Buckingham Palace kitchens are contributed to Lord Beaverbrook's Appeal for aluminium. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
British Movietone
THE BATTLE OF LONDON -
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...