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COURT CIRCULAR
At Westminster Abbey a royal engagement, attended by Mr Ikramulla, High Commissioner for Pakistan. U Aung Soe, the Burmese Ambassador. The High Commissioner for India, Mrs Pandit. The Queen, who was accompanied by Prince Philip went to...
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HH POPE JOHN
World interest has been focussed on St. Peter's, Rome, where crowds have waited anxiously for the sign that a Pope has been elected. Black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel indicated that the voting was negative. It was not...
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THE AGA KHAN - A TRIBUTE
The passing of the Aga Khan is the cause of widespread mourning. For as the religious leader of the Ismaili Muslims, he received spiritual allegiance from millions of people all over the world. He spent a long life of service on their...
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CYPRUS
Throughout modern history, Cyprus has never been Greek. It was under Turkish administration for 200 years. In 1878, Britain took over by treaty, and in 1914, Cyprus was annexed to the British Crown. A year later, it was conditionally...
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DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel was witnessed by Vice-President Nixon and his wife. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family also attended the service. The next of...
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FAMOUS CHURCH RESTORED
The restoration of the Church of St. Brides, Fleet Street. The Queen unveiled the new reredos, made of oak. The whole screen is a memorial to the Pilgrim Fathers - another link between the old and the new in this famous London Church....
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MEMORIAL CHAPEL
In St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in itself a monument to the British Monarchy, a memorial Chapel to King George VI is dedicated in the presence of the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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LUNDY SAYS 'THANK YOU'
To mark the purchase of the Island for the Nation, Lundy says thank you by inviting many of those who contributed to the Appeal Fund to spend a day on the island. Among them, the British businessman who gave £150,000. Disclaimer:...
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The Synod of Bishops in Rome underlines the crisis of conscience in the Catholic Church and puts Papal Authority to the question. ® Crisis of a more physical kind in Tunisia where the recent floods le
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NAIROBI GREETS ROYAL VISITORS
Their Royal Highnesses given great welcome. 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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BRITISH TROOPS EXTEND CANAL ZONE CONTROL
The round-up of Egyptian police in the village of El Hamada was necessitated by police resistance to a search of this trouble spot - yet another outbreak of violence occurred, with attacks by Egyptian terrorists near the French convent....
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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...
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FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Archbishop Makarios and the Bishop of Famagusta lead a procession in the Feast of Epiphany Ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SIR WILLIAM BEVERIDGE MARRIES -
At Caxton Hall Sir William Beveridge marries Mrs Janet Mair. 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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WHITE FRIARS TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
At the Friars monastery, Aylesford, the monks hold a torchlight procession to celebrate the silver jubilee of their return to the monastery. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MAYOR OF LONDONDERRY
At the Guildhall the Mayor of Londonderry makes a presentation to the Lord Mayor of London on behalf of children from Northern Ireland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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PROGRESS REPORT
At is first meeting in London, with Mr Profumo, Minister of State, presiding, the Cyprus Joint Committee began its task of implementing the plans for the island. ® Meanwhile, Cypriots in Nicosia seem to be indulging in one celebration...
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FESTIVAL OF HOLA- COLOUR
A three day Ceremony where Sikhs renew their religious beliefs - the five Sikh Warrior Saints, pledge to uphold Truth, Religion and Honour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ENTHRONEMENT OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY- COLOUR
The Historical and Colourful Ceremony at Canterbury for the installation of the New Archbishop. ® The presence of the Pope's Representative along with members of the Royal Family underlined the considerable ecumenical significance of...
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ROYAL SCOTTISH TOUR CONTINUED
Colour for the Argylls, Castle Ceremony, Murrayfield visit, Thistle Investiture and Lanark visit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ROSARY CRUSADE RALLY
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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ITALY - ALEXANDER'S CONTRIBUTION -
The men of the Fifth Army soon made themselves at home in Rome. General Clark and General Alexander reviewed the troops and afterwards the C in C addressed the men on the significance of the Italian campaign. Disclaimer: British...