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MIDDLESBROUGH CENTENARY
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BIG CHIEF GOVERNOR-GENERAL
When Canada's Governor-General, Lord Alexander, visited a Red Indian camp in Alberta, 4,000 braves and their families were present to do him honour. He was made an honorary chief of the tribe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HELLFIRE TOWNS' FREEDOM FOR CHURCHILL
Mr Churchill, who has received many freedoms, recently brought off a double, so to speak - two in one day. The first was at Deal and the second at Dover, where he received a 19-gun salute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EDGAR WALLACE PUB
Edgar Wallace was one of the most prolific story writers of the century and recently an unusual memorial to him was opened - the Edgar Wallace 'Pub'. Penny Wallace, daughter of the author, attended the opening. Disclaimer: British...
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MR CHAMBERLAIN LEAVES NO 10
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PARLIAMENT'S FATEFUL MEETING -
Parliament reassembles to consider the situation arising out of the German-Soviet Pact. 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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VISITING SCOTLAND
The Queen and Prince Philip, visiting Edinburgh, tour the Royal Scottish Academy where David Donaldson's Portrait of Her Majesty is on show. A garden party at Holyrood House is followed by the traditional entertainment of music and...
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WAR! -
The fateful hour has struck, Britain and Germany are at war. Members gather at the House to hear the Premier's speech. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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NO 10, FOCAL POINT -
The Polish Ambassador and German Charge D'Affaires call at No 10 Downing Street. 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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PARLIAMENT -
Parliament is re-called to meet the emergency. 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...
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PEACE OR WAR?
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THE CHILDREN'S NEW HOMES
Evacuated children in the countryside, so stay in stately homes like these taken in by Sir William and Lady Jowitt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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LONDON CARRIES ON -
Ministers and Service Chiefs carry their gas masks. The 'Nippies' have their own gas mask container. At the wedding of Miss Ann Bailey and Pearce Sinnott gas masks are much in evidence. Prince Monolulu as 'a gas mask'. Disclaimer:...
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VIVE CHURCHILL! -
Mr Churchill received a warm welcome from General de Gaulle on his arrival in Paris. At the Armistice Day ceremony in the city the Premier and General laid wreaths and the walked down the Champs Elysees together. The Parisians cheered...
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ELECTION NEWS:
SOME OF THE 1672 - Nomination Day in the General Election and candidates can be seen in their constituencies. Amongst the prospective MP's seen are Herbert Morrison, Brendan Bracken, Edith Summerskill and Sir William Beveridge. Mr...
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CANADIAN CONFERENCE CHIEFS' FINAL ADIEUX -
Mr Churchill was mobbed by the crowd at the City Hall where he received an official welcome. Mr Roosevelt went to Ottawa where he addressed Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CANADIAN CONFERENCE CHIEFS' FINAL ADIEUX -
Mr Churchill was mobbed by the crowd at the City Hall where he received an official welcome. Mr Roosevelt went to Ottawa where he addressed Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CANADIAN CONFERENCE CHIEFS' FINAL ADIEUX -
Mr Churchill was mobbed by the crowd at the City Hall where he received an official welcome. Mr Roosevelt went to Ottawa where he addressed Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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IKE - A TRIBUTE
""I know of no other person who could have welded the allied forces into such a fine fighting machine."" ® - ""You have to go back to George Washington to find another American who was first in war - first in peace and first in the...
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HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN VISITS AMERICA
At the White House President Ford and wife welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh - a visit planned to coincide with America's Bi-Centennial Celebrations. The Royal Couple lay wreaths at the Arlington National...
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WORLD WIDE FILM NEWS
On board a Coast Guard Cutter, Captain Carlsen returned to his home port to receive the kind of welcome New York gives to heroes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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DR FUCHS HOME
The New Zealand liner ""Rangitoto"" docked at Southampton, bringing home the leader of the Commonwealth Transantarctic Expedition. Dr Fuch's wife and daughter Hillary were there to welcome him and the team. During the expedition there...
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RR0226/A Sri Lanka: Highway
Various of vehicles at Vavuniya border crossing; people at Vavuniya border crossing; Military police checking papers and searching luggage; parked vehicles; group of Muslim men; Military police directing traffic; UNHCR vehicle crossing...
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PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
Washington was under snow on the day of Mr Kennedy's inauguration as President of the United States. ® Ex-President Truman, President Eisenhower and their wives were present to witness the ceremony. Mr Kennedy then took the oath,...