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RESTORED TO HEALTH
Pope Paul makes his first public appearance after his operation. 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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ROYALTY ROUND
The Queen Mother meets the Misfits at a Centre for the Problem People at Camberwell. ® Earlier, the Queen and Prince Philip had left for Malta, for a three day State Visit. Highlights include the Opening of Parliament by the Queen of...
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ROME GREETS ALLIED ARMIES -
First pictures of the capture of Rome, show Allied troops driving through the centre of the city. General Clark soon arrived to be met by Marshal Juin commander of the French forces. Shortly after the allied entry into the city, a vast...
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THREE THOUSAND MILES ALONE
The longest competitive sailing event in the world - from Plymouth to Newport Rhode Island. Francis Chichester won the first race - in 1960. In 1964, he was beaten by Eric Tabarly. Could Tabarly over-come the early damage to his...
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Liberal Leader Jeremy Thorpe weds Caroline Allpass at Lambeth Palace in strict secrecy. But the news breaks out in time for press and newsreels to meet them afterwards before they resume the mantle of security and leave for their...
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CANADA'S WELCOME - QUEBEC & OTTAWA WELCOME ROYAL VISITORS
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NEW DANISH CHURCH CONSECRATED
The consecration of St. Katherine's Church, Regent's Park, bombed in the war and now restored, was attended by the King and Queen of Denmark during their short private visit to this country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LAST TRIBUTE TO MARSHAL DE LATTRE
After the religious service in Notre Dame, the State Funeral procession moved slowly through Paris to the Invalides. After his death, General de Lattre de Tassigny had been raised to the rank of Marshal of France. Disclaimer: British...
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CITY DEDICATES ST. BRIDES
At the Service of Dedication and Renewal of St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Colonel Astor (as President of the Appeal) addressed the Dean of Westminster. Dr Don gave the Inaugural address. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CIRCUS WEDDING
When circus rider Yolande Prin got married near Chartres in France, there were three ceremonies; first at the Town Hall, then in the Church and finally in the Lion's cage - for the bridegroom, Alfred Beautour, is a lion-tamer....
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THE BALL OF THE CENTURY
The 17th-Century Labia Palace on the Grand Canal in Venice, bought and restored by a Spanish millionaire, was the scene of what has been called ""the ball of the century"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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CENOTAPH REMEMBRANCE DAY
This year's Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall was attended by even larger crowds than usual. With members of the Government and Mr Attlee beside him, the Prime Minister waited with his wreath. The Queen, with Queen...
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SNOW GREETING FOR ROYAL PAIR AT CHURCH
Morning service at Trinity Church, St. Agathe, was attended by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. This was during the quiet week-end they spent up in the Laurentian Mountains before visiting the Maritime Provinces - last phase of...
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BISHOP OF LONDON RETIRES -
Dr Winnington-Ingram says farewell to his diocese after thirty-eight years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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POLISH AMBASSADOR FLIES TO BRITAIN -
Count Raczynski returns for the christening of his daughter. 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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THE QUEEN AND ""TOC H"" -
Her Majesty attends the ""Toc H"" Garden Party at Hampton Court. 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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Maltese Celebrate 'King of King's Feast
Immense crowd of 25,000 devout Catholics meet in open-air assembly for Holy festival. 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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PREMIER'S GRANDCHILD CHRISTENED
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GRIVAS PATCHES IT UP
Archbishop Makarios was seen arriving for what may prove to have been a fateful meeting. Rumours of plots against the Archbishop, of violent interpretation of the Zurich and London agreements had threatened a wide rift between the...
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THE POPE GOES TO CASTEL GANDOLFO -
His Holiness goes to his Summer Residence. 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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Sealing Sacred Door Closes Holy Year
Cardinal Di Belmonte is leading the ceremony held within famous basilica of St. Paul in Rome. 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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BISHOP PLAYS BARREL ORGAN -
Dr Fisher, the new Bishop of London, trundles a barrel organ through the streets of Chester in aid of the Royal Infirmary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Pope Blesses Huge Concourse In Rome
His Holiness officiates at Eastertide ceremonies celebrated with great pomp at St. Peter's. 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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London - Royal Maundy distributed.
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