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BRISTOL FREEDOM FOR PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received the Freedom of Bristol amid joyous scenes. Later as chancellor of the University he handed honorary degrees to Mr Bevin and Mr Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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The 'Woolworth' Baby.
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Proclamation of New Sovereign King Edward VIII.
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Belfast's New Radio
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HONOURED IN ENGLAND IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY -
In London the Irish Guards are presented with shamrocks by Lord Cavan. In Liverpool it is marked by a Parade and shamrock presented by Lord Derby and Lord Mayor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GRANITE CITY'S ROYAL VISITORS -
The Queen and Princess Elizabeth recently carried out a number of engagements in Aberdeen. While the Queen visited wounded soldiers, the Princess opened a Sailors Home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL INTEREST IN CURRENT PROBLEMS -
The King and Queen recently visited an Agricultural Camp in the Home Counties where they talked to the volunteers and enjoyed tea with them. Their Majesties also visited an Ack-ack site and saw them tackling flying bombs. They have also...
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Royalty At The Funeral of Lord Milford Haven.
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Funeral of Prince Nicholas of Greece.
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NORFOLK HOUSE AUCTION -
The London home of the Duke of Norfolk goes up for sale. 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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Lady Anne Cavendish-Bentinck.
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The Princess Royal in York.
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THE YANKS ARE HERE -
Some of the first American troops to arrive in Britain land in Northern Ireland. 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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ROYAL SCOTTISH VISIT
Impressive pictures of the ""HONOURS OF SCOTLAND"" presented to Her Majesty in St. Giles' Cathedral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THIRTY YEARS AGO
Through the vast resources of it's library, Movietone invites you to look at the news in February. February thirty years ago, when Shirley Temple and Don Bradman were names in the news. In 1937, Spain was embroiled in her Civil War,...
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THE PRINCE IN GHANA
Dr Nkrumah, Ghana's Prime Minister, and the Governor General, Lord Listowel, offered the official welcome to Prince Philip when he arrived at Accra Airport. Night fell soon after the arrival, and a great gathering of Chiefs were present...
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SMITHFIELD XMAS CATTLE ON SHOW
The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk were among the many interested visitors at Earls Court for the Smithfield Show, and, in spite of the recent serious outbreak of foot and mouth disease, many magnificent exhibits were there. Disclaimer:...
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LIONS AT THE PARTY
Celebrities attend a party at Longleat, and Lord Bath invited some residents of the Lion Park to join in. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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OWN HOME
Mrs Olive Bonner of Barnes in Surrey becomes one of the GLC's first customers to purchase her Council House. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SHOW JUMPING
One highlight of the ""Horse of the Year Show"" at Wembley, which produced keen competition and first class jumping, was the Fred Foster Memorial Event. In the third jump-off, the course was reduced to two fences. Riding show-jumping...
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ROYAL NAVY FILM DINNER
We visited the Aircraft Carrier ""Victorious"" at Portsmouth to attend a very special reception. The Navy was ""At Home"" to the Royal Naval Film Corporation. Going aboard with Lord Brabourne was Earl Mountbatten, the Corporation's...
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SOCIETY WEDDING
A London Registry Office: the Duchess of Argyll, the bride's mother, arrived. Then came the bride: Miss Francis Sweeney, now the Duchess of Rutland. She was given away by her father, Mr Sweeney. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CHAMPION'S HOMECOMING
It was at Gwrych Castle in Wales that Randolph Turpin trained for the big fight; and now the laurels of victory as he returns there. An even greater welcome was waiting for him as tens of thousands packed the Town Square of Leamington...
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CORONATION COMMISSION
St. James's Palace was the meeting place of the newly appointed Coronation Commission, presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh; he was received by the Duke of Norfolk. Other members included the Prime Minister, Mr Eden, the Home...