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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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ESCAPE FOR A DRINK
A St. Pancras Pub changes its name to ""The Escapers"" and is re-designed to commemorate the daring exploits of Prisoners of War who managed to fool Nazi Security. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NEW BARRACKS
The Household Cavalry moves ceremonially into its new three and a half million pound Knightsbridge Barracks. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the new military complex is a far cry from their previous quarters in the Wellington Barracks. The...
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YOUNG VIC
Britain's newest theatre - the Young Vic - is opened by veteran actress Dame Sybil Thorndike. Under the direction of the National Theatre, the Young Vic will present plays for young people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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QUEEN MOTHER OPENS NEW GLASGOW BRIDGE
The new Kingston Bridge spanning the Clyde is opened by the Queen Mother, on her first visit to Glasgow for five years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ALDEBURGH FESTIVAL
Music lovers can now revisit the Maltings - focal point of the Aldeburgh Festival - so tragically burned down less than a year after its opening. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attend the opening concert in the new building. Disclaimer:...
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IN THE AIR
The inaugural passenger flight from New York to London on the Pan Am 747 Jumbo jet arrives at Heathrow seven hours late. The original 747 developed engine trouble and a substitute aircraft was brought in. Passengers had a chance to test...
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NEW SPORTS CENTRE
Really in the swim - and providing almost every other sporting facility you can think of. That's the new three quarter million pound Sports Centre bang in the middle of Basingstoke. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales attend...
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NEW AIRLINE
A new independent airline - linking the East Midlands and Holland - gets a champagne launching at Norwich. The weekday service to Amsterdam is scheduled to start next January. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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IDEAL HOMES EXHIBITION
Princess Margaret opens the 48th Ideal Homes Exhibition at Olympia. It's the world's biggest domestic shop window. An international flavour this year - products and arts from many nations. The ideal place to find an ideal home (or the...
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Duke and Duchess of York at Chester
Infirmary extension, built at city's thanksgiving for the King's recovery, has Royal opening. 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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Duke of Connaught On the Riviera
His Royal Highness opens Promenade des Anglais at Nice, while visiting South of France. 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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Norris Dam Opened.
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT PLYMOUTH - NO SOUND
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Great Boulder Dam inauguration.
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The Prince of Wales Opens Three Bridges
HRH cuts tape across Chiswick, Twickenham and Hampton Court's new Thames links. 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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The World's Longest Bridge opened.
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Prince George at Public School
Brighton College visited by His Royal Highness to open new wing. 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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King of Belgium Speaks At Antwerp
Opening of new tubes under River Escaut, Albert I delivers his speech in Flemish tongue. 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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Liverpool Catholics Initiate Holy Edifice
Cardinal MacRory attends laying of foundation stone for new Cathedral by Archbishop Downey. 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 Duke of Kent and a Holiday -
The Duke opens the new Dining Hall of King's School Canterbury and wins the boys an extra weeks holiday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Prince George Lands After African Tour
His Royal Highness ashore at Southampton on return from crowded three months in Union. 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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Sabaudia - King of Italy's visit.
City on the Pontine Marshes inaugurated by the King. 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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President Roosevelt In Canada -
The President and Mr Mackenzie King jointly open the Bridge of a Thousand Islands. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...