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Girl Guides Greet Lord and Lady Baden Powell.
Happy little party held at Lyndhurst. 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 represent...
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT BY HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.
A new session of Parliament is opened by Her Majesty the Queen and the rich ceremonial which is part of Britain's National Heritage. ® Accompanied for the first time at the State Opening by the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, the...
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FIO CONFERENCE
The first major convention of the Film Industry Organisation - attended by top film makers, distributors and exhibitors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MILLIONTH PASSENGER FLIES TO BENIDORM
One of Britain's biggest holiday tour operators give their millionth passenger the holiday of a lifetime in Spain. Mrs Jean Smith, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, with her husband and baby daughter are the toast of the coast around beautiful...
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HE BUILT HIS OWN BRIDGE
An enterprising Canadian ""Do-it-Yourself"" enthusiast overcomes official apathy and decides to buy his own bridge and erect it over the Fraser River. In doing so, he and his neighbours are saved a sixty mile drive to the nearest...
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GREECE SAYS ""YES""
The Referendum on the new constitution results in a landslide victory for the Army-backed regime after an allegedly ""democratic"" election. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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RUNNING OF THE 127TH GRAND NATIONAL - COLOUR SPECIAL
The 1971 Grand National and a big field of 38 gather to do battle in the toughest test for horses and jockeys ever devised. Four miles, 856 yards and 30 gruelling jumps. Movietone follows the demanding race from the rails capturing the...
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LOUIS OSMAN GOLD EXHIBITION
One of Britain's leading artistic designers is given the honour of the first one-man exhibition at the Goldsmith's Hall in London. He's Louis Osman, architect turned experimental gold designer, who created the crown Prince Charles wore...
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PREMIERE OF 'SCROOGE'
A Royal Premiere for the new musical film ""Scrooge"" based on Dickens' novel - ""A Christmas Carol"". Princess Margaret attends and meets the stars of the show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE ROAD TO MANDALAY -
The campaign in Burma has been gaining impetus with the capture of important centres like Kalewa and Shwebo. The conditions for the troops are difficult, the climate is very exhausting and they have to move heavy equipment for miles over...
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LONDON WELCOMES HER NEW CITIZEN
The Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, is given the Freedom of the City of London. Mr and Mrs Churchill greeted him on his arrival at the Guildhall for the ceremony. From the Guildhall General Eisenhower went to the Mansion House and...
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IN THE BAG -
Many prominent Nazi leaders are now in Allied custody. Admiral Horthy, ex-Regent of Hungary, was found by the Americans near Marnbach. Field-Marshal Kesselring, Field Marshal von Rundstedt, Field Marshal von Kleist are all imprisoned....
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LLOYD GEORGE -
Statesman and former Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, has passed away. War Minister in 1914-1918, during this war he devoted himself to his farm and a role in helping increase food production. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Scotland:
North Britain greets honoured visitors at Crathie and Dumfries. 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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Lindbergh in Britain.
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India:
The Viceroy's Tour and the Aga Khan's Jubilee. 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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IN MEMORY OF EDITH CAVELL -
Wreaths are laid on the monument to Edith Cavell which stands in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris. 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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US AMBULANCES FOR GREAT BRITAIN -
Aid from America a Dental Ambulance is handed over. In Windsor Mr Kennedy hands over an ambulance donated by his wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Lord Tweedsmuir assumes office.
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Lord Baldwin At Bewdley
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The Prince of Wales, George Eyston, Kingsford Smith, Mrs Waitkus, Lord Clarendon, Lord Bessborough, The Pope.
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Kaiser's Grandson Weds Commoner
Ex-Crown Prince's heir, by marriage at Bonn with Fraulein von Salviati, forfeits royal rights. 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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Street Fights Pave Way In Havana For Cuban Revolution
Unrest ending in flight of ex-President Machado is seen in first pictures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...