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THE SHOPPING BAG
London is all lit-up for Christmas, lights are twinkling and here as in every town in Britain, shoppers are on the hunt for presents. Children are fascinated by the toys in wonderland, and hula hoops by the score are waiting to be spun....
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FORETASTE OF CHRISTMAS
RN Cooks. At the Royal Naval Supply School at Chatham, they're learning how to cook cod au gratin, and all that. They may have joined the Navy to sail around the world; but at the moment, they are in the kitchen! ® Turkeys. Now is the...
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DAY OF CELEBRATION
In Rome, Epiphany Day is essentially the day of gifts. A wealth of presents were showered on the police by the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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EASTER PARADE
The big idea at Easter for many people in the big cities is to get away. Large crowds left London by train as well as by car. The seaside was one of the big attractions and sun-bathing was possible at places. At Goodwood, motor-racing...
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DAY OF CELEBRATION
At a hospital in Athens, Queen Frederika cut a ""St. Basil's Cake"". Its an old Greek custom. As she left the hospital the Queen was petitioned by a peasant woman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND FESTIVE SEASON
Dreaming of a White Christmas? They have already had one of South Molton Street. Snow fell on cue as pop singer Clodagh Rogers switched the Christmas lights on. ® ® Spreading the message of light, hope and warmth, the Glasgow...
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Christmas in summertime is the enviable prospect for Australians. One of their biggest Christmas parades is in Adelaide. ® Back home, the Norwegian Ambassador switches on the lights adorning the Christmas Tree, presented as a goodwill...
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YOUTH HELPS XMAS MAIL DELIVERY -
Schoolboys and girls have spent the first week of their holiday helping the Post Office to deliver the Christmas mail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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XMAS PAGEANT
A Christmas Pageant in the City of Adelaide, with Father Christmas and fairy tale characters enjoying the sunshine. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NEW YORK HAILS 1939 - NO SOUND
Revels in Times Square. 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 the opinions...
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Father Christmas Starts His Rounds
Our old friend brings his welcome good cheer to the children's ward of the Middlesex Hospital. 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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French President Gives Palace Party
Mr Doumergue entertains Paris children to tea at the Elysee Palace. 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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Scottish Prologue To Salmon Fishing
Season opens with ancient rites on bank of Loch Tay, and first watch is made and eaten. 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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Mlle Alice Delysia Stirs Xmas Pudding
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""SHROVETIME""
The annual Shrovetide football match between the two halves of the town. The game goes on for two days - the ""pitch"" stretches two miles - and the players happily scrum down in the brook. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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""SHROVETIME""
Girls from British Universities take part in a pancake race for charity. Plenty of pancakes - and some of the entrants hit the dust. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SHROVETIDE FOOTBALL
A bewildering football match in which the four-foot cork ""ball"" is seldom seen. It's the annual Shrovetide scrum between the two halves of the town - played over a two-mile ""pitch"" which includes the main street and the brook....
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Festive Season:
Presents and parties make up cares and joys of 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 accuracy...
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Fishing:
You need a drop of whisky to open salmon season says Barry Barnes. 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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Festive Season:
Xmas turkey reply to tactless queries. 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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Lights:
Illuminations show what's going on in Blackpool says Barry Barnes. 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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Swimming - The Christmas plunge in the Serpentine.
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Xmas:
Turkeys play role of tradition while big Share-Outs Proceed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...