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ROYAL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
A torchlight tattoo, performed by the West Pakistan Rangers, was a highlight during the Queen's visit to Lahore. A service at Lahore's Cathedral of the Resurrection was attended by Her Majesty, who was accompanied by the Bishop. At the...
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THE ARCHBISHOP IN HOLY LAND
Following the footsteps of countless pilgrims to the Holy Land, visiting Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity, the Archbishop of Canterbury everywhere received the most cordial welcome from all denominations. His tour included visits...
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GLOUCESTER HONOURS COL. CARNE
At a civic reception in the City of Gloucester's Guildhall, the Mayor presented to Colonel Carne a silver casket and an illuminated scroll conferring upon him the Honorary Freedom of the City. Earlier in the day, more than three hundred...
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BAVARIAN FESTIVAL -
From Bavaria - an attractive scene, showing German farmers taking part in the locally famous ""St. Leonard Ride"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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Rheims Cathedral Re-Opened -
After twenty years of restoration, after the ravages of war. 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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ROYAL DUTCH WEDDING
Princess Margriet - the first Dutch Princess to marry a Dutchman - weds lawyer, Pieter van Vollenhoven. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SAVING THE SUN
A remarkable religious ceremony in India during the eclipse of the sun by the moon. Hindus believe a spirit ceases the sun and they pray for its deliverance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PARA - PADRE'S
Three chaplains to the Parachute Brigade make a combined jump near Godalming in Surrey, from an aircraft flying a a thousand feet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SANCTUARY
At Brixham, in Devon, the first Church in Britain built with a car park on the roof. 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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WALKING STONES
In Italy, a centuries old tradition, ""Pilgrimage of the Stones"". Local people undertake to carry the stones to repair their Church; a symbolic act of Faith. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHIMP'ARTY
At London Zoo, the Chimps Tea Party tends to make us forget that Chimps can do a lot besides making us laugh. ® At Dudley Zoo, Chimp Artists show their style and an Auction proves they can sell what they paint. Disclaimer: British...
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OBE
The Queen attends a Service at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the fiftieth Anniversary of the Order of the British Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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NUMBER ONE BRIDE
Miss Mary Callaghan is the first girl to be married in Liverpool's new Roman Catholic Cathedral. ® From Holland, pictures of the Baptism of Prince Willem Alexander, son of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, who is second in succession...
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THE EASTER BLESSING
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Holiday Highlights.
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Church Centenary in Australia.
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Duke and Duchess of Kent hailed in Edinburgh.
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THE PRESIDENT'S TOUR
A downpour at Rome marked the first stop of President Eisenhower's tour of Europe, Asia and Africa. He was welcomed by President Gronchi. Mr Eisenhower went to the Vatican City next morning, and there was a most friendly greeting from...
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A REPUBLIC'S BIRTHDAY
The Congolese Republic in Equatorial Africa, formerly a French Colony, has been celebrating its first birthday with a big parade in Brazzaville. It had its solemn side, too, when President Youlou went to the Church of St. Ann to attend a...
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MAKARIOS - PRESIDENT
This is a scene in Nicosia, and the occasion the celebration of the election of Archbishop Makarios as the first President of the future Republic of Cyprus. He had not been elected unopposed, but he received about twice as many votes as...
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COUNTESS MOUNTBATTEN BURIED AT SEA
After the long, last journey home from the Far East, where Lady Mountbatten died, her mortal remains were brought to Portsmouth. Family mourners, including Prince Philip's mother, Princess Andrew of Greece, watched as the coffin was...
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PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW
Flags of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey, flying on the outskirts of Nicosia, proclaimed a notable occasion in the new Republic. Many guests had been invited to witness the ceremony, which was led by Archbishop Makarios, President of Cyprus....
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THE QUEEN IN EDINBURGH
The city of Edinburgh was the focal point of celebration for the Fourth Centenary of the Scottish Reformation. after the service in the Cathedral, Her Majesty addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. ® The opening of...
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THE SIEGE OF SYDNEY
After eight days in which his gunpoint siege made world headlines, Wally Mellish gives up. For the girl who spent that terrifying vigil with him - and who was forced to marry him on pain of death - safety at last. Disclaimer: British...