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SAFARI PARK
Princess Margaret opens the exciting new Safari Park in the Royal Forests near Windsor and takes her son to meet some of the animals. The splendid variety of animals - wild and tame - in a 140 acre woodland setting will delight both...
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MR MAISKY SEES TANKS FOR THE SOVIET -
The Soviet Ambassador launches ""Tanks For Russia 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 accuracy...
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COVENT GARDEN
Mr Herbert Morrison opened the Festival Flower Show at Covent Garden. It was National Flower Day, and the magnificent floral scene at the famous market left no doubt about it. One feature of the occasion was the basket carrying race....
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LARGEST STEEL PLANT OPENED
The giant steel project begun four years ago at Port Talbot, South Wales, is now complete, and Mr Gaitskell came to open it. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MR MACMILLAN OPENS ""PEOPLE'S HOUSES""
Good news from Desford, Leicestershire, where the first two ""People's Houses"" have been completed - these were opened by the Minister of Housing and Local Government, Mr Harold Macmillan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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QUEEN VISITS CHILTERN TOWNS
Her Majesty recently visited Adeyfield, part of the newly developed area of Hemel Hempstead. She also attended an open air service, conducted by the Bishop of St. Albans. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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DUKE OPENS FACTORY AT NOTTINGHAM.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH OPENS DOCKERS SPORTS GROUND.
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MOTORING MEMORIES
The Montagu Motor Museum was formed at Beaulieu, in Hampshire, seven years ago. A new extension has just been built by the founder, Lord Montagu, seen with his fiancée, Belinda Crossley. The late Mike Hawthorn's mother was among the...
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TWA INAUGURAL
Mr Fred Mullen, Chairman of the City Commissioners, Dublin, and Mr George Burns, TWA Vice President of Public Relations, inaugurate new TWA Transatlantic Air Service at Dublin Airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BUILT BY BRITAIN
The Shah of Iran himself had come to Khorramshahr to perform the opening ceremony of a bridge across the river Karun. This bridge links Iran's chief port with Abadan Island, and the great oil refinery situated there. 2,000 feet long, the...
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LONDON'S HELIPORT
A landing platform, built over the Thames, and its control tower make up London's first Heliport, at Battersea. Mr John Hay, of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, performed the official opening. After the ceremony, he flew off...
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THE QUEEN VISITS NEW TOWN
When Stevenage received a visit from the Queen, the naming of Queensway (the chief shopping street) was performed by unveiling a panel on the clock tower. Her Majesty then visited a butcher's shop and a pub, run by Wilf Mannion, the...
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MINEHEAD RAILWAY - COLOUR
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is present at the re-opening of the Blue Anchor Line, which was closed by British Rail five years ago but, with Government money and private enterprise, the steam trains are once again rolling along the tracks....
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NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE- COLOUR
Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is welcomed by the Mayor of Birmingham and Secretary of State, Peter Shore, when she arrived to officially open the new Exhibition Centre. An event which also launched the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO COLLIERY- COLOUR
HM The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh - visited the coalface of Silverwood Colliery. Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to commemorate the visit and the Royal Party travelled by ""paddy wagon"" to the Swallow Wood Seam....
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CONFERENCE CENTRE
The foundation stone of a new Wembley Conference Centre laid by Sir Alexander Glen of the British Tourist Authority. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL PIAZZA - COLOUR
For the first time in seventy years, it is possible to view the Byzantine symmetry of Westminster Cathedral. The creation of a new Piazza has removed the huddle of shops and offices and provided a pleasant walkway. Disclaimer: British...
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""GOLDEN GATE"" BRIDGE OPENED
In front of a massive crowd, President Scheel opens the Koehlbrand Bridge at Hamburg. It has already earned the title of 'the most beautiful bridge in Europe' and 'Golden Gate of Hamburg'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE QUEEN OPENS NEW LION TERRACE - COLOUR
Her Majesty the Queen opens the new Lion Terraces at Regent's Park Zoo. The Terraces, which cover 2 acres, replace the century-old Lion House. After the inaugurating ceremony Her Majesty toured the Zoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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DUKE VISITS TOWER
The Duke of Edinburgh opens two armoury galleries at the Tower of London, part of the huge arsenal formed by Henry the 8th. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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POPE OPENSHOLY DOOR
In the Vatican City, the Pope inaugurates the 25th Holy Year at the Catholic Church by opening the Holy Door. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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TIGERS OF LONGLEAT- COLOUR
It is ten years since the lions came to Longleat, stately home of the Marquess of Bath. Now the Park has some new inhabitants - Tigers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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QUEEN MOTHER OPENS AVON CANAL
The Queen Mother reopens the River Avon between Stratford and Evesham, linking it with 2000 miles of Inland Waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...