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Crowd of workers at shipyard

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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

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MONTAGE Home Guard and Civil Defense service, with bayonet practice, fire watchers, and land army harvesting / United Kingdom
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British Movietone

THE BOMBED SCHOOL AND FIGHTER PILOTS

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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 -

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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 -

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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 -

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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 -

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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...
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THE BATTLE OF LONDON -

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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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BRITAIN'S DAY OF PRAYER -

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A National Day of Prayer. 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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2,000,000 NEW ACRES IS MINISTER'S AIR -

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Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith is over seeing the 'Dig for Victory' Campaign. 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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RIVER CONTINGENT SHOW THEIR EFFICIENCY -

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The River Home Guard has been set up to patrol our Inland Waterways. 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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TRAINING SCHOOL GIVES WRINKLES TO HG'S -

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At Osterley Park an intensive training school has been set up for the Home Guard. 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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MOI HONOURED BY ROYAL VISIT -

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Their Majesties visit the Ministry of Information. 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...
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IT'S HARVEST TIME IN BUSHEY PARK -

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Part of Bushey Park having been ploughed for the war effort is now yielding its first harvest. 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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FRONT LINE HELP FOR REFUGEES -

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The Mobile Welfare van brings immediate relief to bombed areas. Comforts such as hot drinks, food and clothing are handed out. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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THEIR MAJESTIES SEE DOCKYARD ACTIVITY -

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Continuing their northern tour Their Majesties visit the Cammell Laid Shipyard at Birkenhead. 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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MINERS HAVE OWN PIT GUARD

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As well as working under ground miners have formed their own Home Guard Units. 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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MR BEVIN SAYS

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Mr Bevin speaks to munitions workers during the interval of an ENSA concert. 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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PARASHOTS TAKE UP DUTIES -

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In Britain, the organisation of volunteers to deal with enemy troops who might land from the air is making rapid progress. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN TALKS WITH LAND ARMY GIRLS -

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At the Goldsmith's Hall, London Her Majesty meets members of the Land Army. 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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LONDON CARRIES ON -

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The people of London continue as normal in spite of the war. 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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HARVESTING SCHOOLBOYS VISITED BY HIS MAJESTY -

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The King visited several farms in the West Country where schoolboys are spending part of their holidays helping with the harvest. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE RAF ON TOP - NO SOUND

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The RAF continues to fight off Nazi raiders. Houses, shops and a church are wrecked in Malden. Eastbourne also sustains some bomb damage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...