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Lights:
The illuminations at Blackpool dazzle all spectators. 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...
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THE CHRISTMAS SCENE
The Christmas season is now making its familiar, world-wide impact and for tens of thousands of Australians the street pageant in Adelaide is one highlight. In Dusseldorf, street illumination is the feature of the Christmas decorations,...
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ITALY - PROCESSION OF ANGELS
Campobasso, in Italy, where the children play the part of flying ""Angels"" in the local Corpus Christi celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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EASTER '44 -
To mark the fifth Easter of the war Movietone visited Margate. Everywhere was closed and no holiday makers thronged the sea front. With seaside holidays out of bounds other events attracted large crowds, such as those who enjoyed a day...
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CHRISTMAS CHEESE
Three hundred years ago the Governor of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea ordered that the pensioners be supplied with cheese and the Cheese Ceremony has been enacted ever since. Nine varieties of English Cheeses are presented to the Hospital...
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REVIEW OF THE YEAR
As we enter the last twenty five years of the 20th Century - Movietone reviews the last twelve months in retrospect. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WESTERN FRONT - XMAS 1944 -
Troops on the Western Front this Christmas are battling with wintry conditions of flood and cold. In Holland some of the hospitals have introduced the Christmas spirit for the wounded with trees and decorations. Parties have been...
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SCHARNHORST VICTORY -
These pictures show some of the ships that took part in the sinking of the Scharnhorst. The ""Duke of York"" is seen returning after the victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ST. NICHOLAS - PLYMOUTH
How about going Dutch at Christmas. Holland's traditional Father Christmas - St. Nicholas - pays a special visit to Plymouth. Some of the presents he brings are Dutch produce, but the kids are anything but cheesed off. Disclaimer:...
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CHRISTMAS TREES
Seven million Christmas trees will get lit up over the festive season with families in the London area alone. Big business for the foresters who grow them, especially now they're being treated to stop us getting the needle (on the...
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Chelsea Arts Ball Midnight Gala
Four thousand revellers filled the Albert Hall for world's biggest carnival. 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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Zoo News:
Animals grab their Christmas boxes. 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...
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Xmas:
Spending season now in full swing is sign of Happy Christmas. 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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Waifs And Strays Have Happy Xmas
Visit of Santa Claus forms climax to party at Babies Home of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 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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HALLOWEEN BALL
Princess Margaret attended the Halloween Ball at the Dorchester, in London. The Princess was escorted by Billy Wallace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
A rather more conventional sport is typified by the Boxing Day meet of the West Warwick hunt at Stratford-upon-Avon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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FIRST ARRIVALS 1961
A good way to greet the New Year is to plan your arrival to coincide with it. Mrs Conway's baby arrived at five past twelve, Mrs Kogan's at three forty. Both of them are girls, born at Queen Charlotte's hospital in London. Another method...
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NEW YEAR'S EVE PREPARATIONS
Preparations for the Chelsea Arts Club Costume Ball are well under way and at the Wimbledon School of Art, work is going on completing costumes and decorations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EGG ROLLING -
Some 12,000 American children crowded the lawns of the White House for the traditional egg-rolling at Easter. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WINTER CARNIVAL
Feature of Quebec's Winter Carnival, the Ice-Canoe races over the frozen St. Lawrence River. 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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A DAMP WHITSUN
Scenes during the holiday from Battersea Pleasure Gardens, Goodwood Motor Racing, Local horse race at Horsham, the National Caravan Rally at Overstone Park, ""G"" Class reservists at Cardington, the Rover Scout Moot near Reading and...
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SANTA'S ON HIS WAY
Santa uses the Post Office Underground Railway to start his Gift-Giving round. Britain's Variety Club help him by collecting presents for sick children. While in Germany, Santas made of Chocolate are tops on the menu for the kiddywinks....
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CARNABY GOES AHEAD
Get-ahead Boutique starts free Taxi service to Carnaby Street, where go-ahead shop is selling Hi-Fi Fashion - Transistorised Hats! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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TO START THE NEW YEAR
One of the best resolutions any one could make was the theme of this children's party in London. It was given for the white and coloured children of Notting Hill Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...