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International Eisteddfod (1953)

Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit International Musical Eisteddfod in...

Selected Originals - International Eisteddfod (1953)

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Selected Originals - The Coronation Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth - Coronaton... (1953)

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Selected Originals - Queen Continues Tour Presentation Of The Colour (1953)

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Ciro's (1953)

Rehearsal and preparation for an Anglo-French fashion show at Ciro's nightclub in London.

Fur Coat (1953)

A mink coat is made by furriers at Leon Duval's Grosvenor Street workrooms.

Magazine Masks (1953)

Hairdresser Mr French makes unusual masks from pages torn from fashion magazines.

Meaning Of Fashion (1953)

Fashion show of regal gowns ushers in the 'New Elizabethan Age'.

Poplin Pie (1953)

The latest accessories in striped poplin modelled by chic mannequin Pat Goldsworthy.

Sound Quiz (1953)

Eammon Andrews hosts an edition of Pictorial Sound Quiz.

Wool Scarves (1953)

Professor Haas-Heye weaves a scarf by hand then puts it on a pretty girl.

Beauty Culture (1953)

Great shots of scary-looking beauty treatments at the Academy of Beauty Culture.

Police Choir (1953)

Stoke Newington Metropolitan Police Choir sing 'Elizabeth of England'.

Outsize Fashions (1953)

Robust women measured for dummies then an outsize fashion show by Norman Linton.

Ties (1953)

Tie designer Walter Koby shows us sparkling specimens to celebrate new Elizabethan age.

Hats (1953)

Pathe cameraman Stan Goozee films a man trying on hats from concealed position.

Angora Rabbits (1953)

Mrs Hare keeps Angora rabbits for their fur which she spins and knits into jumpers.

Mink Farm (1953)

Nancy Hicks feeds minks at her mink farm in Totteridge Green.

Spectacles (1953)

Spectacles through the ages ending with some fabulous 50s designs.

Protective Clothing (1953)

The latest designs and innovations in factory clothes at show in London.

Swoon Suit (1953)

Footage of the new Swoon Suit being displayed by model in Brighton.

Pakistani Dancer (1953)

Five year old Nargis performs Indian dance, 'The Dance of Devotion'. London.

Jewellery (1953)

Footage of of some expensive looking jewellery on show at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Curl Hat (1953)

Footage of designer Biagio Raymond displaying his new curly hat designs. London.

Littlewoods' Girls' Choir (1953)

Footage of the Littlewoods' Girls' Choir singing 'At the End of the...

Viennese Party (1953)

Viennese costume party in London - lots of shots of blue-blooded socialites.

Elizabeth Hotel (1953)

Serving wenches serve food at Elizabethan banquet at Gore Hotel, Kensington.

Janzten Swimsuit (1953)

Girls model latest swimsuits on beach, contrasted with old fashioned swimsuits.

Tower Fashions (1953)

Fashions influenced by film 'Young Bess' are modelled in grounds of Tower of...

Water Skiing (1953)

Two young bikini babes go water skiing in the south of France.

Underwear Exhibition (1953)

Models parade about a nightclub in nylon undies and negligees.

Jewellery Design (1953)

Palladium jewellery is made and modelled; it quivers and twinkles at the...

Beachwear (1953)

Glamorous British models show off the latest in swimsuit fashions at the Astor Club.

Pringle Fashions (1953)

Models pose in the latest jumpers and suits by Pringle in 12a Savile Row

Elizabethan Rider (1953)

Jimmy Deller, dressed as an Elizabethan, rides horses from Plymouth to London. ...

Tennis Fashions (1953)

Maureen Connolly and Julie Sampson model the latest tennis fashions by Teddy...

Hair Drying Salon (1953)

Ladies are pampered with manicures, drinks and telephone access at salon in...

Poplin Fashions (1953)

Models show off latest fashions made from poplin.

Frankie Laine (1953)

Singer Frankie Laine signs autographs for fans in Battersea Park, London.

Uniforms And Weapons (1953)

Footage of soldiers wearing old British uniforms over the centuries. Hythe...

Short Look (1953)

Footage of women wearing the latest skirt fashions. London.

Egg Shampoo (1953)

Hairdresser Alan Spiers uses a special shampoo made from egg yolks, rum and vinegar.

Vernier Hats (1953)

Ladies model the latest hats by Madame Vernier. London.

British Wool Fashions (1953)

Top fashion houses display their latest creations - all made of wool.

Negri-Sembilan Cub Rally (1953)

Big gathering of Malayan boy scouts.

Beauty Contests (1953)

American newsreel item showing beauty contests around the states.

Mrs Eisenhower's Inaugural Gown AKA Mamie's Inaugural Gown (1953)

The President's wife shows off...