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British Movietone

THE QUEEN MOTHER'S TOUR

Pre-K - Higher Ed

A garden party in Auckland was one of the early highlights of Her Majesty's tour. Queen Salote was there. Another engagement was at Green Hill Sheep Station, where the Queen Mother was the guest of Mr & Mrs David Hudson. She obtained a...

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GREEK POWER PLANT -

Pre-K - Higher Ed

King Paul and Queen Frederika attended the inauguration ceremony of Greece's new Power Plant. 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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Middlesex Hospital, London - The King decorates nurse for heroic action.

Pre-K - Higher Ed

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 the opinions or editorial policies of...

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PRINCESS MARINA

Pre-K - Higher Ed

Princess Marina, third daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece has died at the age of sixty-one. Â® After the death of her husband Prince George, she took on her share of Royal duties, often representing the Queen abroad. Her charm and...

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CUTTING THE PENINSULAR -

Pre-K - Higher Ed

In France the Allies are consolidating their positions and driving inland to secure the Cherbourg peninsular. Airborne divisions, using gliders, have landed behind enemy lines. The RAF have blasted Le Havre. The Free French leader,...

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THORNDIKE THEATRE

Pre-K - Higher Ed

Dame Sybil Thorndike, one of the few Theatrical personalities ever to be so honoured, attends the Royal opening of the theatre in Leatherhead which bears her name. She and a number of other famous names are presented to Princess Margaret...

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WINTER OLYMPICS OPEN

Pre-K - Higher Ed

The opening ceremony of the Sixth Winter Olympic Games was performed by Princess Ragnhild, daughter of Crown Prince Olav. Thirty nations (a record) marched in the procession and the hoisting of the Olympic Flag was followed by the...

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PRINCESS ELIZABETH -

Pre-K - Higher Ed

Princess Elizabeth is eighteen on the 21st April, when she will assume the dignities and responsibilities of Heir Presumptive to the Throne. In these delightful informal pictures the Princess and her sister ride their ponies 'Jock' and...

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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND

Pre-K - Higher Ed

The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...

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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS OF 1975- COLOUR

Pre-K - Higher Ed

Movietone looks back at some of the Sporting events it has covered during 1975. Â® Â® The rough tough driving of the Round Britain Rally and the British Grand Prix that was ended by a sudden downpour of rain. Â® Â® West Ham win the FA...

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AMERICAN BI-CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION- COLOUR

Pre-K - Higher Ed

An exhibition to mark the American Bi-centennial was opened by the Queen at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. The Exhibition is a fascinating record of that tremendous struggle which was to produce the Independent nation of...

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