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WEMBLEY'S CHARTER DAY

Wembley's Charter Day (1937)

Wembley receives charter of incorporation as a borough.

BOWLS UNDER COVER

Bowls Under Cover (1937)

Bournemouth's Mayor rolls the first bowl on a new indoor Green.

YES, WE HAVE SOME BANANAS

Yes, We Have Some Bananas (1946)

First shipment of bananas since the start of the war arrives in...

COURT ON A BARGE

Court On A Barge (1934)

Open air court on a barge is seen in session.

PIERRE DE GAULLE

Pierre De Gaulle (1947)

The Mayor of Paris, Pierre de Gaulle, makes speech in French.

"May Hendon Fly To Prosperity" (1932)

The Lord Mayor of London presents a Charter of Incorporation to...

SCOOTER RALLY beware - other Colour Pics share this title

Scooter Rally Beware - Other Colour Pics Share This Title (1955)

Hastings holds largest rally of...

 

 

THE MAYOR MAKES THE PLUNGE

The Mayor Makes The Plunge (1933)

The Mayor of Guildford opens new swimming pool - by diving in.

SUB: ANOTHER CORONATION AT HASTINGS

Sub: Another Coronation At Hastings (1934)

In Hastings, the Mayor crowns the "May Queen".

MASSED BANDS ASSEMBLE AT NOTTINGHAM

Massed Bands Assemble At Nottingham (1935)

Massed bands play and march as they assemble for the...

GERMAN EX-SERVICEMAN aka GERMAN EX-SERVICEMEN

German Ex-Serviceman AKA German Ex-Servicemen (1935)

German ex-servicemen meet the mayor of Hove,...

MITCHAM FAIR

Mitcham Fair (1935)

The Official opening of Mitcham Fair which has been held annually for over 300 years....

THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW

The Lord Mayor's Show (1931)

Annual parade for the Lord Mayor of London. It rains throughout the...

RUGBY LEAGUE GROUND aka NEWCASTLE

Rugby League Ground AKA Newcastle (1936)

The Lord Mayor opens Newcastle's first rugby league game,...

MUNICIPAL ANGLING CONTEST AT RAMSGATE

Municipal Angling Contest At Ramsgate (1937)

Municipal angling competition at Ramsgate.

NEW LORD MAYOR ELECTED

New Lord Mayor Elected (1937)

New Lord Mayor of London has been elected.

GRACIE HOME

Gracie Home (1943)

Gracie Fields returns to her home town from America.

TRAILER PUMP COMPETITION

Trailer Pump Competition (1941)

Edgware Road fire station win the finals of the trailer pump...

OPENING OF MITCHAM FAIR

Opening Of Mitcham Fair (1937)

Traditional opening of Mitcham Fair with a giant key.

ILFORD ATHLETIC CLUB HOLDS ITS ANNUAL RELAY RACE

Ilford Athletic Club Holds Its Annual Relay Race (1938)

Men run around Ilford in the 12th annual...

WEIGHING IN THE MAYOR - HIGH WYCOMBE

Weighing In The Mayor - High Wycombe (1938)

The mayor of High Wycombe is weighed in an ancient...

A CHALLENGE

A Challenge (1940)

The Mayors of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells challenge their boroughs to raise money.

JEWELLERY FOR ALL

Jewellery For All (1964)

A display of jewellery at the French Embassy in London.

NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR

Nottingham Goose Fair (1947)

The people of Nottingham enjoy a day out at their annual Goose Fair.

PEOPLE IN CAMERA aka ONE MINUTE NEWS

People In Camera AKA One Minute News (1947)

Cricket match in Regency Costume.

LORD MAYOR OF LONDON'S KING GEORGE V1 FUND

Lord Mayor Of London's King George V1 Fund (1952)

Speech by Lord Mayor to thank donators to Kings...

SALUTE THE SOLDIER RICHMOND

Salute The Soldier Richmond (1944)

The Lord Mayor appeals to Richmond viewers to donate to 'Salute the...

SHEFFIELD MAYOR SPECIAL

Sheffield Mayor Special (1939-1945)

Lord Mayor speaks on national service in time of war

SHEFFIELD'S NEW CITY HALL

Sheffield's New City Hall (1932)

Ceremonial procession marks the opening of Sheffield's new City Hall....

"Floreat Rugbeia"! (1932)

Sir Austen Chamberlain speaks and presents Charter of Incorporation to Mayor...

WEIGHING IN THE MAYOR

Weighing In The Mayor (1937)

Unusual custom in High Wycombe - the new Lord Mayor is weighed.

DINGHY DERBY

Dinghy Derby (1962)

Dinghy racing at Putney. London.

ARMY MANOEUVRES

Army Manoeuvres (1969)

The army puts on a display for members of the public in Nottingham,...

PRINCESS MARGARET RECEIVING FREEDOM OF GLASGOW aka PRINCESS MARGARET FREEDOM OF

Princess Margaret Receiving Freedom Of Glasgow AKA Princess Margaret Freedom Of (1948)

Various...

BERLIN ELECTIONS

Berlin Elections (1949)

The Communist Congress election of Fritz Ebbert as Mayor, the departure of the...

BEER BOTTLE TOPS

Beer Bottle Tops (1968)

Tom Williams shows us his model of the Lord Mayor's Show - made from 3,500 beer...

 AS ADMIRAL OF THE PORT OF LONDON

As Admiral Of The Port Of London (1932)

The Lord Mayor of London visits the SS Strathnaver while it...

BY ELECTRIC TO BRIGHTON - Sound Version

By Electric To Brighton - Sound Version (1933)

The newly electrified railway line from London to...

OLD ROAR GILL

Old Roar Gill (1933)

Hastings Corporation preserve and area of natural beauty for the local people.

70,000 VEHICLES DAILY AND NOT ONE TRAFFIC POLICEMAN!

70,000 Vehicles Daily And Not One Traffic Policeman! (1933)

A new system of traffic lights is...

SWEDEN SEES

Sweden Sees "Our City Fathers" (1930)

The Lord Mayor of London pays a State Visit to Stockholm.

A LITTLE BIT OF

A Little Bit Of "Old England" (1933)

Citizens of Hereford 'beat the bounds' in an ancient ceremony.

LONDON'S LEGIONARIES ON PARADE aka LONDONS LEGIONARIES

London's Legionaries On Parade AKA Londons Legionaries (1933)

Large parade of British Legion men...

LONDON WANTS MORE!

London Wants More! (1931)

Barking's new swimming pool is opened by various local councillors.

THE LAST TRIBUTE

The Last Tribute (1931)

Massive military parade in honour of the late Marshal Joffre.

LUXURY FOR THE LITTLE MAN

Luxury For The Little Man (1934)

A new housing estate with a swimming pool and tennis courts is opened...

IN CHARITY'S CAUSE

In Charity's Cause (1934)

Crowds have gathered for the Lambeth Civic Festival Service in Brockwell Park.

INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

International Horse Show (1934)

Horse jumping display at the International Horse Show in London's...

HOME TOWN WELCOME

Home Town Welcome (1934)

Miss Dorothy Round receives great reception at her home town after winning her...

GUARD RAILS FOR PEDESTRIANS NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Guard Rails For Pedestrians News In A Nutshell (1935)

Mr. Hore Belisha inaugurates new road safety...