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TRAM TUNNEL INTO UNDERPASS
London's motorists can hoot their horns as Lord Morrison cuts the tape to the new one-way underpass between Waterloo Bridge and Kingsway. Because it was he who suggested the conversion of the old Kingsway Tramtunnel, to suit the modern...
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""WE NEVER CLOSED""
The Windmill, one of the most famous theatres in the country, which has been spinning out non-stop revue for six days a week for the past thirty two years has at last closed. It used to be a cinema and will now re-open once again as one....
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COMPUTER CARRIER - WARSHIP OF TOMORROW
The aircraft carrier Eagle which was taken out of service to be modernised has been completely rebuilt. This rebuilding plan cost thirty one million pounds and took five years to complete. The nerve centre of Eagle is a complex system of...
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STATELY HOME FOR A DAY
Two old age pensioners from Bath opened up their 5 room flat over a garage to the public, for one day only. Their first visitor was the Marquess of Bath who also keeps open house for the public. The proceeds will help to buy a holiday...
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KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE?
London has its first chance to see the work of French artist Felix Labisse. ® In Western Germany ""works of art"" by Ruppi Schneider who uses real bed feathers for his ""creations"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FOOT-SLOGGING FUSILIERS
Forty six men from the First Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers took part in an endurance test. They marched from Osnabruck in Germany to Norton Barracks, at Worcester. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ONE ELEVEN READY TO GO
British Aircraft Corporation's One Eleven is nearly ready to enter passenger service. During it's route-proving flights the One Elevens will visit almost all destinations on their future service with British United Airways. It carries 79...
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AMERICA'S CUP HOPE
Kurrewa V has been ordered by Australians, Frank and John Livingstone, and is being built at Sandbank on the Holy Loch. She may be chosen as the latest contender for the America's Cup. With the exception of the light alloy mast the boat...
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SOMETHING TO POUT ABOUT!
14 of the 26 member countries have been competing in the Pigeon Olympics - an exhibition of racing pigeons, held for the first time in Britain. A British breeder was awarded the prize for the best bird in the world. Disclaimer: British...
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MAKE WAY FOR SUMMER
The Winter sporting centre of Val D'Isere in the French Alps - gives its name to the highest road in Europe. Nine thousand feet - it's one of the last mountain passes to be opened up to the Summer traffic and they're hard at work just...
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GERMAN'S PEOPLE'S CAR IN GOOD USE AT LAST
The factory erected by Hitler is now turning out Volkswagen cars for use by British Military personnel. German prisoners of war drive the cars for officers of the British Military Government and Allied Control Commission. Disclaimer:...
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AFTER SIR ALEC?
Sir Alec Douglas Home has resigned from the Conservative Party. Who will now lead the Conservatives? For the first time in its history the party is choosing its leader by ballot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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GERMANY - FLOOD DISASTER
Pictures show the recent floods in Germany. Hundreds of miles under water - and damage estimated at around £8,000,000. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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UNDER THE ROOF OF EUROPE
President's de Gaulle and Saragat performed the opening ceremony of the world's longest road tunnel, beneath Mont Blanc, which will link France and Italy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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WINNERS ON WHEELS
Pictures show top international competitors competing for the British Grand Prix Motocross Championship. Winner Dave Bickers, Britain's 250cc champion and now a strong contender for the world title. ® Over in Germany the 500cc machines...
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THE MOST ELOQUENT AMERICAN
Pictures show the state funeral procession to London Airport of the body of Adlai Stevenson. At London Airport the coffin is carried to President Johnson's personal plane for the flight back to America. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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""PUSH-BUTTON"" MINE
The Bevercotes Mine near Retford in Nottinghamshire is a working experiment which will eventually lead to a completely automated pit, controlled by a computer. When it begins production later this year, it will be the world's first...
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PLANE CRASH - FORTY ONE DIE
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FOR VALOUR
A reception for holders of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, given by former Lord Mayor of London, Sir Frederick Hoare and his wife. The reason for this assembly of gallant men and women was the European premiere in London of...
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NINE HOURS RACE
At Goodwood the Nine Hour race was won by an Aston Martin with strong competition from Jaguars, Porsche etc. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE ROYAL FAMILY BEHIND THE COUNTER
It was to aid the fund for building a vestry, that members of the Royal Family helped at a sale of work, at Abergeldie Castle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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SNOW
In the Australian Alps, the Aussies make the most of their snow; and they've got some pretty attractive ski runs out there too. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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JEWISH EX-SERVICE TRIBUTE
About four thousand Jewish Ex-Service men and women were on Horse Guards Parade, when Sir Gerald Templer inspected their ranks, this annual Remembrance Parade was followed by the paying of a tribute at the Cenotaph. Disclaimer: British...
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MIDDLE EAST REPORT
In Cyprus where the news of the deportation of Archbishop Makarios came as a complete surprise to everyone, immediate reaction on the island was quiet. The reaction in Athens was marked by wild demonstrations by irresponsible students....