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Shrovetide Soccer.
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
Pram-racing in the Sussex village of Pagham is now a well-established Boxing-Day custom. A course of two miles has to be completed and three pubs have to be negotiated. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
At the Highgate Pond, Christmas Day itself was chosen for the Life-buoys Swimming Club races - whatever the temperature! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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TREES MARK SEASONAL SPIRIT
Wherever Christmas is celebrated, there surely must be a Christmas tree; they even took one out to Heligoland where only twenty men will be spending Christmas. At the border line in Berlin, West German police have set up a tree. At the...
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STAR'S FOOTPRINTS -
The latest star to be immortalised in Hollywood's Hall of Fame is Ava Gardner. Her invitation came in recognition of her performance in ""Snows of Kilimanjaro"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHRISTMAS APPROACHES
Christmas time is turkey time and at Bridport there seems to be plenty of fine birds. Circus troupes are busy rehearsing for their great opening. Adelaide, Australia, has already had its famous street parade - a festive affair, even if...
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CARDINALS' ACT OF OBEISANCE -
At St. Peters, Rome, Pope Pius XII was borne in Solemn State to the Basilica for final ceremonies of the investiture of the new Cardinals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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STREET OF FLOWERS -
Once a year, a street in the village of Genzano (not far from Rome) is completely paved with mosaics made from flower petals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN SEES KHYBER PASS
Historically, no Pass can claim such importance as the Khyber. It's still the gateway to the sub-continent, whether you travel the modern or the ancient way. Alexander the Great's army marched this way, over 2,000 years ago; and through...
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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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THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA
The gleaming Britannia brought the Queen on her first visit to India. The highest in the land were there to welcome her, including Mr Nehru. The first official greeting was offered by President Rajendra Prasad, then by the Vice-President...
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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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JAPS FOR TT
Until this year, the TT races have generally been a battle between Britain, Germany and Italy. But now Japanese motor-cyclists make their debut and bring a new challenge to the Isle of Man TT races. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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A1 AT LLOYD'S
Behind the rostrum in the main underwriting room at Lloyd's is the famous ""Lutine"" bell, and, when Princess Margaret arrived on a visit, the ""good news"" was announced by striking it. Her Royal Highness toured the world-famous...
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400 Year Old Fete Amuses Valencia
Town in Spain maintains ancient custom of burning effigies in streets of San Jose's night. 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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CATHEDRAL BELL FOR LIVERPOOL -
Bell is cast for the new Cathedral. 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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MUSLIM FESTIVAL
Held in Lucknow, scene of the fateful siege during the Mutiny a hundred years ago - was a Festival of Mourning. It's part of the Muslim Festival of Moharram, and included a demonstration by devout believers, who worked themselves up into...
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""TOPPING OUT""
A new building in Paddington, London claims to be the tallest office block in Britain. As part of the ""topping out"" ceremony, the Chairman of the company concerned, Sir Andrew McTaggart, went up 205 feet, sitting in the cab of the...
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SOCCER-IT-TO-'EM!
One of Derbyshire's most popular Folk survivals is celebrated every year at Ashbourne - The Shrovetide Football match that's played all over town, on dry land or in the river, depending on the run of the play. Disclaimer: British...
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RING IN THE NEW
Every New Year's Eve leads to a bit of jubilation, hope springing eternal that the next year may turn out to be something better than the last. With many people it's a case of modest celebrations in the home, sometimes with a little...
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GEORGE CROSS FOR NATIVE TRACKER
Mr Malcolm MacDonald visits Sarawak. Governor presents George Cross. 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 MAUNDY MONEY
When the Queen went to Westminster Abbey to distribute the Royal Maundy, she was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh. The ceremony was the first public engagement of her reign. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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OBBY HORSE DANCE
At Padstow in Cornwall the Blue Ribbon Obby Oss at the May Day Celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...