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Sunak: We will wait to announce where new barges to house asylum seekers will be
Rishi Sunak said that he would “wait to announce” where new barges, set to house asylum seekers, would be located. He said that the Government does “extensive engagement with local communities in advance of other large sites or barges”.
Bloomberg
Top Thai Operator Sees 'Record Year' for Hotel Room Demand
Minor International, Thailand's largest hotel resort operator, expects a record year for its hotel business on "pent-up demand" for international travels. Chairman Bill Heinecke said room bookings in company's hotels in all markets,...
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FUEL AND POWER
They've been queuing up for coke at the Birkenhead and Wallasey Gasworks - for coke, because of the coal shortage. An ingenious method of providing power - by Windmill generator has been in operation at one branch of a famous London...
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MR CHURCHILL'S LITERARY MEDAL
The presentation by Lord Kemsley to Mr Churchill of the medal and the thousand pound literary prize was a big occasion at the Sunday Times Book Exhibition. In his speech of thanks, he had a lot of amusing things to say. Disclaimer:...
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D-DAY PORT COMMEMORATES ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION
A plaque has been unveiled in Weymouth to mark the association between the town and the US Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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HOW TO KEEP WARM
The latest designs in Mink, ranging in price from £925 to £9,000, have been on show in an Anglo-French display in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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EISENHOWER IN BRITAIN
General Eisenhower's visit to Britain was a very busy one right from the moment when he was met by Mr Shinwell and the American Ambassador at Northolt. He had consultations with defence chiefs and later Field Marshal Montgomery called on...
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RUSSIAN VISITOR'S TOUR
Sailors from Soviet warships that brought Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev to Britain, have been sightseeing in London. The Cenotaph in Whitehall was included in the round London tour made by the Soviet Premier and the Communist Party...
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BRADMAN AND CO ENJOYED THEIR TOUR
At the farewell luncheon a magnificent silver bowl was presented to Don Bradman, and the Australian Captain spoke of his forthcoming retirement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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EXHIBITORS ADMIRE DANNY KAYE'S GOLF
During the Cinematograph Exhibitors Association Meeting at Bournemouth, the effects of the increased Entertainment Tax have been discussed with a lot of a anxiety. There have been lighter intervals, however, as when Danny Kaye appeared...
Bridgeman Arts
Trains, architecture and trade in Beijing, China, 1920s
Clip 1 from the 1920s film 'China's Forbidden City' about Peking (Beijing) in China. The screen journal of a camera man's visit to the Imperial City of Beijing. Beijing was put on the tourist map for Americans by the Canadian Pacific...
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5TH ROUND FA CUP TIES
COLCHESTER'S RUN ENDS AT BLACKPOOL - Five goals from Blackpool ended the Essex towns run in the FA Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ARTISTRY IN AUTUMN FASHIONS
A display of autumn fashions was presented at the Dorchester Hotel by Adele of Mayfair. 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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SCARBOROUGH CONFERENCE HEARS ATTLEE AND BEVIN
The Labour Party Conference hears speeches from the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary. 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 WORLD OF SPORT - THE ""AUSSIES"" LOOSEN UP
The Australian cricketers get in some practice at Lord's. They also attended a luncheon at the Savoy given by the British Sportsman's Club. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ENTENTE CORDIALE -
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BRIGHTER HATS FOR MEN
In London on the eve of the feast of St. Clement (Patron Saint of hatters), David Farrar, James Laver, Donald McCullough, Jeanne Neal and Leslie Mitchell formed a sort of men's hat fashion brains trust. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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PRINCESS MARGARET VIEWS LATEST MILLINERY
Princess Margaret visited the Dorchester Hotel to see the latest designs exhibited by some of London's best known hat fashion designers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MONTY WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION
Lord Montgomery of Alamein recently addressed nearly two thousand people at the English-Speaking Union dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FOUR OF EACH
Six families of quads attend a recent party at a London hotel. The youngest set are eighteen months old and the eldest fourteen years old. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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NATIONAL FILM AWARDS
1950 - A distinguished company of guests attended the Dorchester for the Daily Mail Awards. Richard Todd was the winner of the Silver Star for the best film actor of 1949, and received the trophy from Lady Rothermere. Lord Rothermere...
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SERETSE BACK IN BECHUANALAND
Seretse Khama has arrived back in Bechuanaland, though banned from his tribal territory, he landed at Gaberones and was greeted by a number of headmen and tribesmen. Meanwhile, at Mahalapye, Ruth Khama waited to greet Seretse in vain....
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NOTABLE NEWS IN BRIEF - SERETSE HERE
Seretse Khama, beginning his five year term of exile from Bechuanaland, arrives at Southampton with his wife and baby daughter, and drives to London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SHOE SHOW
At a London Hotel, the recent exhibition of Fashion in Footwear drew scores of buyers from all over the World. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...