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QUEEN'S NIECE WEDS
Their Majesties and Prince Philip were present at the wedding of the Queen's niece, the Honourable Margaret Elphinstone, and Mr Denys Rhodes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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LORD MAYOR OPENS TOWN MOOR FESTIVAL
After opening the festival the Mayor and Mayoress tried out the ""Rocket Car"" ride. 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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CRICKET - NORTHUMBERLAND V LANCASHIRE II
A minor counties match at Jesmond between Northumberland and Lancashire's second team. 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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PITMEN'S DERBY - THE NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE
Large crowds were present to see ""Light Cavalry"" win the Northumberland Plate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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RAIN MARS CRACK AUTO CLASSIC
Thirty-three drivers, some reaching speeds of over 125 mph, took part in the 500 mile Indianapolis Car Race which was cut to 345 because of rain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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A FLYWEIGHT WORTH WATCHING
Jackie Bruce, Australia's Flyweight champ, had met Rocky Gattelari before. Again, as on that occasion, Gattelari had the upper hand. After a compulsory count of eight, Bruce was still in a bad way, and his opponent moved in trying for...
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LOS ANGELES FIRE TRAP
The recent fires, covering an 18 mile front, were caused by the desert wind, and a thousand fire fighters fought a losing battle: 500 families in Glendale, Bel Air, Burbank and Eagle Rock near Los Angeles had to flee from their homes....
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""BIG BANGERS"" IN GRAND PRIX PREVIEW
1966 is the year of expansion in the size of engines in the new Formula One Cars. Pictures of various racing cars at Silverstone, also the cars in action in the International Trophy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE ROYAL TOUR
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LEEDS CHILDREN'S DAY
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""THE ROYAL""
Her Majesty and the Duke attended the ""Royal"", Britain's leading agricultural show which was held at Nottingham. While in Nottingham, the Queen and the Duke visited a lace-making factory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ANCIENT HERO HONOURED
King Paul of Greece, accompanied by his family, unveiled a statue recently to Leonidas, King of Sparta, who died heroically in 480 BC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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EARL OF HAREWOOD'S WEDDING
Crowds assembled outside St. Mark's, North Audley Street to see the arrival of the Royal Family and other guests for the wedding of the Earl of Harewood and Miss Marion Stein. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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PRELUDE TO CHRISTMAS
Adelaide, South Australia, is always very Christmas conscious and this year once again hundreds of thousands turned out for the annual parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ENGLAND'S RUNAWAY VICTORY
At Maine Road, Manchester, England in fine form, beat Ireland by 9 goals to 2, which was not only an event in the International Championship but also in the World Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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CHRISTENING OF MR CHURCHILL'S SIXTH GRANDCHILD
It was an important occasion for the Churchill family when Captain Soames and his wife (formerly Mary Churchill) took their baby daughter to be christened. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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""STEROPE"" DOES IT AGAIN
At Newmarket, 39 runners started in the Cambridgeshire, which was won by ""Sterope"" from ""Good Taste"" after a photo-finish. ""Sterope"" won this event last year, completing the first double win since 1910. Disclaimer: British...
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OXFORD JUST WIN RUGGER CLASH
At Twickenham, 60,000 people saw Oxford-Cambridge Rugby match which was won by Oxford. The result was 3 points to nothing, a try scored by Gent. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE KING AND CITY HONOUR AIR LIFT PERSONNEL
At Buckingham Palace, the King and Queen reviewed a representative contingent of men and women of the Berlin Air-lift. Later they lunched at the Guildhall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RIGHT SWING COSTS ""COLONIST II"" RACE
Mr Churchill was at Lingfield to see his horse ""Colonist II"" come in second in the Tonbridge Plate after a ding-dong battle with Jack Hylton's ""Setarah II"" which won by a length and a half. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FAI CUP FINAL AT DALYMOUNT PARK
The match between Captains of Transport and Cork Athletic ended in a draw. 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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HIS HOLINESS AT
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WILLINGTON VICTORIOUS IN AMATEUR CUP FINAL
It was Willington versus Bishop Auckland in the Amateur Cup Final at Wembley. The result was 4-0 to Willington and Lord Wigram presented the Cup to the victorious Captain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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SCOTTISH CUP - RANGERS DO IT AGAIN - NO SOUND
At Hampden Park, Rangers defeat East Fife by three goal to nil. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...