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Britain By Jove - Programme 3 - Reels 1 And 2 (1960)

Travelogue with dummy Lord Charles and Ray Alan covers Wales, Bath and Cornwall.

Cuts / Out Takes From Cp 466 - Island Of The Sun (1963)

Out takes (cuts, rushes) for stories featured in CP 466.

General De Gaulle Visits Greece (1963)

French President Charles de Gaulle visits Greece.

In Israel (1963)

Images of Israel with UN trucks and mixed population.

Mexico (1963)

A tour around Mexico - modern and ancient.

Roman Ship Dug Up In Thames (1963)

Roman Ship uncovered in the River Thames, London

Excavations At Thebes: Egypt (1964)

Archaeologists excavating the site of the Avenue of the Sphinxes at Thebes in Egypt.

Looking Into The Past In Czech Town (1964)

German tourists come to a Czech town to visit ancient relics.

American Archaeologists In Amman (1964)

American archaeologists excavating and researching in Jordan.

Crete (1964)

A tour of Crete takes in the tourist attractions and the local industries.

Irene Chooses Rome (1964)

Princess Irene announces engagement and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands visits Mexico.

Nile Steamer (1964)

A steamer sails up the river Nile to show various ancient temples and statues in Egypt.

Old Buildings Preserved During Modernisation - Budapest AKA Budapest: Preserving Old Buildings (1964)

Modern housing apartments built on and around Budapest's Roman foundations.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 474 - Crete (1964)

Cuts (rushes, out takes) for story CRETE in CP 474.

Pharaohs Used This Avenue (1964)

An archaeological discovery - the Avenue of the Sphinx - is found in Egypt.

Buddhist Temples And Ruins (1963)

Buddhist temples and ruins in Ceylon

Selected Originals - Duke's Successful Tour (1962)

Material relating to newsreel story "Duke's Successful Tour" - 62/22.

Scenes Of London-San Francisco-Sydney (1962)

Scenes of London, Athens, San Francisco and Sydney

France Likes K (1960)

Russian President Nikita Khrushchev and his family visit France.

Selected Originals - France Likes K (1960)

Material relating to newsreel story "France Likes K" - 60/28

Gloucesters Visit The Acropolis (1961)

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit the sites of Ancient Greece.

Tudor Remains Found In Whitehall (1961)

Remains of Tudor entertainment hall found at the Treasury in London.

Athens (1961)

A travelogue around Athens, Piraeus and Vouliagmini.

Aztec Pyramid Uncovered In Mexico (1961)

Archaeological breakthrough in Mexico. Good quality throughout.

Drums For A Queen - Record C - Reel 2 (1961)

Documentary film covering the Queen's visit to Ghana and West Africa.

Drums For A Queen Reel 1 (1961)

Documentary film covering the Queen's visit to Ghana and West Africa.

Queen In Persia (1961)

Queen Elizabeth II tours Persia with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen In Persia - Unused (1961)

Masjide Shah Mosque, Shah of Persia and Queen Farah in the ruins of Persepolis.

Selected Originals - Queen In India AKA Queen In Persia - 61/20 (1961)

Material relating to newsreel story "Queen in Persia" - 61/20.

Alexandria: Magic Carpet Cuts (1962)

Shots of tourists around Alexandria in Egypt.

Mudlarks (1962)

A group of archaeology enthusiasts look for buried treasure on the muddy shores of the Thames.

Roman City Unearthed (1962)

More signs of the Roman occupation of Jordan are unearthed by archaeologists.

Temple On Nile To Be Saved (1964)

Surveyors and engineers measure Abu Simbel temple.

Temples To Be Moved AKA Salvage Of Egyptian Temples (1964)

Ancient Egyptian temples at Abu Simbel, near Aswan. are moved to avoid them being flooded.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 662 - Reel 2 Of 3 - Swinging Britain (1967)

Out takes (cuts, rushes) for story featured in CP 662 - quintessential "Swinging '60s" material.

Swinging Britain Neg (1967)

Britain swings like crazy as stories are gathered for the first issue of groovy new magazine 'Intro' (neg version - see note in description).

Swinging Britain Print (1967)

Britain swings like crazy as stories are gathered for the first issue of groovy new magazine 'Intro' (print version of story, in correct order).

Turkish Crossroads (1967)

Travelogue showing the influences from the north, south, east and west on Turkey.

Hungarian Harps (1968)

Harps being made and played in Hungary.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 712 - Roman Ruins, We Love Lepidoptera, Space Age Latin Lesson (1968)

Out takes (rushes, cuts) for stories featured in CP 712.

Roman Mosaic Found In Back Garden (1968)

Roman mosaic found in back garden of a house in Cirencester.

Roman Ruins (1968)

At Fishbourne near Chichester, remains of a Roman Palace were found and exhibited.

Ancient Cellars Discovered (1969)

Ancient catacombs discovered in Pecs during construction work. Hungary.

Israel - Ancient And Modern (1969)

Israel as a holiday destination is proposed in this travelogue.

Lake Como Archaeological Finds (1969)

New archaeological finds at Lake Como, Italy.

Ruins Uncovered In Argentina (1969)

Monuments of the old Indian civilisation are discovered in Pucara, Argentina.

Cadbury Hill Dig (1970)

Good shots of people working on the archaeological dig / excavation.

Tunisia (1970)

Colour travel item showing various places in Tunisia.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 647 - Reel 1 Of 2 - Kenya Safari (1967)

Out takes (cuts, rushes) for story featured in CP 647.

Masada - The Last Stand Of The Zealots (1967)

Item showing the rock fortress of Masada and relics of the Jewish Zealots uncovered there.

Cuts / Out Takes From Cp 666 - Reel 1 Of 2 - Morocco AKA Moroccan Fantasia And Cp 665 - Wildfowl Trust ? (1967)

Out takes (cuts, rushes) for stories featured in CP 666 and CP 665.

Thebes (1964)

A tour round ancient Egypt including the sun god's temple at Luxor and the statue of Rameses.

Cuts / Out Takes For Cp 550 - Cyprus - Reel 2 Of 4 (1965)

Out takes (rushes, cuts) for stories featured in CP 550.

Cyprus (1965)

Travelogue of Cyprus, contrast of a war torn country and a holiday destination.

Egypt (1965)

Various scenic shots of Egypt.

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 542 - Coal Hole Rubber, Back Stage Artist And Performing Sea Lions (1965)

Out takes (rushes, cuts) for the stories featured in CP 542.

The Dead Sea Scrolls (1965)

Dead Sea Scrolls exhibited at British Museum, London.

The Israel Museum - Jerusalem (1965)

The Israel Elal Museum in Jerusalem.

Bolivia Ruins (1966)

UNESCO investigates 3,000 year old ruins in Bolivia.

Cave Dwellers Of Petra (1966)

A look around remarkable temples carved into sandstone cliffs in Jordan.

French Irrigation Scheme Nimes Area (1966)

Results of irrigation - stony wasteland replaced by industry, orchards & canneries.

Library For Jerusalem (1966)

German publisher Axel Springer opens the Library of Archaeology and Art in Jerusalem

Trip To Carthago's Ruins - Tunisia (1966)

Ruins at Carthago and some treasures on display.

Archaeological Research (1967)

Archaeologists at work on 14th. century remains beneath the Bratislava Castle.

Around The World (1967)

Around the world in nearly 8 minutes and in no particular order in this rip-snortingly fast tour!

Caernarvon Castle AKA Scale Model Castles (1969)

Two craftsmen seen at work on a scale model of Caernarvon Castle.

The Eternal City (1960)

Various shots around parts of Rome - showing many ancient Roman sites.

The Glory That Was Rome (1927)

Sir Rowland Blades visits Ostia.

Time To Remember - Wind Up Week 1938 - Reel 3 (1938)

Documentary film about 1938 - people become aware of the growing threat of war.

Entry Into Barche & Cirene (1941)

British troops get warm welcome as they enter Libyan towns.

Near The End In Syria (1941)

Good shots of Allied troops amidst the ancient ruins near Palmyra in Syria.

Somersets Roman Relics AKA Somerset's Roman Relics (1946)

Archaeologists unearth a Roman villa with mosaic floor at Low Ham in Somerset.

New Discoveries In Rome (1948)

Italian newsreel item showing new archaeological discoveries in Rome.

Marseilles Unearths Its Past (1948)

Archaeologist Fernane Benoit discovers antique treasures in Marseilles.

Bernadotte In Rhodes AKA Count Bernadotte In Rhodes (1948)

Greek architecture and Count Bernadotte attends a church service

Excavation At Pompeii (1948)

Newly discovered old Roman house at Pompeii, Italy.

Exhibition Of Surgery Through The Ages AKA Exhibition Of Surgical Instruments (1948)

Historical exhibition of surgery items, instruments and techniques.

Marseilles Unearths Its Past (1948)

Archaeologist Fernane Benoit discovers antique treasures in Marseilles, France.

Subterranean Archaeologists (1948)

Archaeologists go diving and exploring in Wookey Hole Cave, Somerset.

Professor Hrozny At Work + Home (1949)

Czech archaeologist / scientist Professor Hrozny at work and home.

Reconstructing Temple Of Karnak (1949)

American newsreel item showing reconstruction of temple in Egypt.

New Treasures Of The Pharaohs Discovered (1949)

Egyptians at new excavation of unknown Sphinx, articles at Cairo museum.

Out Of The Past! (1938)

Ruins of a Roman palace on the Isle of Capri, Italy.

News In A Nutshell Buoys Transported From Chepstow To Newport, Ladies Figure Skating Championship, Chester's New Roadway, Train Wreck Near Salford, Oil Cake Mills At Hull Burnt Out, Physical Fitness - Lord Aberdare At A Training Centre & Comedian On The Ice In Berlin (1937)

Roundup of the latest world's news

Cineviews In Brief No. 6 (1936)

Cineviews in Brief - excavations in Leptis Magna and Pompeii; a dam and flooded village in Moravia; and an ancient sword dance in Austria.

Crown Prince Of Italy (1928)

Prince Umberto of Italy visits newly discovered ruins in Sakkara, Egypt.

With The King Of Italy In Tripolitania (1928)

King Emmanuel of Italy visits the excavated Roman ruins at Leptis Magna, Africa.

"They Builded Well In Those Days" (1929)

Benito Mussolini inspects the excavated site of the "Market of Trajan", Rome, Italy.

Mussolini Helps With Demolition - Rome (1930)

Benito Mussolini lends a hand in the demolition of some buildings.

Sphinx (1930)

Views of the Sphinx in Egypt.

Brighter Rome (1930)

Great coverage of men cleaning statues in the heart of Rome.

Emperor Caligula's State Galley (1930)

Italian archaeologists raise the wreck of an ancient Roman ship from Lake Nemi.

King And Queen Of The Belgians (1930)

King Albert I of Belgium and his Queen visit King Fuad of Egypt and see the pyramids.

On The World Of Women (1931)

Views of a Persian city (Persepolis?) which was razed to the ground by Alexander the Great.

Cleaning Up The Sphinx (1931)

Hundreds of Egyptian workers clean sand away from the base of the Sphinx.

Des Cesars Romains - A Mussolini AKA Mussolini Inspects Building Site, Rome 1932 (1932)

Mussolini inspects an ancient site in Rome.

Prehistoric Art (1932)

Footage the art work ancient civilisation in the United States of America.

Twilight Of The Gods (1933)

Footage of the excavation sight of the Temples of Paestum, Italy.

The Past Arises! (1935)

Archaeologists uncover the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum in Italy.

Pilgrims Visit Pompeii (1949)

Pilgrimage to Pompeii, Italy.

Reconstruction Of The Karnak Temple (1949)

Good footage of workers rebuilding of the Karnak Temple in Egypt.

Copper Mines Of King Solomon Begin Working Again (1957)

Ruins of King Solomon's Mines, new copper workings, Armed Guard patrolling.

Excavation (1957)

An item about volunteers who are excavating the site of a Roman town before it is made into a new road.

King Gustav Of Sweden In Italy For Archaeological Holiday (1957)

King Gustav talking to party of archaeologists and journalists, Gustav scraping stones, Italy.

New Light On The Pharaohs (1957)

New artefacts excavated near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt.

Paestum Excavations (1957)

Excavations takes place in ancient town of Paestum. Italy.

Archaeological Digs In Swamps Of Surinam (1958)

Archaeological dig underway in coastal swamps of Surinam.

Etruscan Painting Found In Caves (1958)

Ancient cave paintings found in Italy.

Archaeological Excavations In Italy (1958)

Excavation in progress, masonry and part of a wall which has been found.

Archaeological Remains In Sardinia (1958)

Professor Pesu visiting area of Tharros excavations, labourers excavating.

Historic Biblical Discoveries (1958)

Historic biblical discoveries at Amman.

Historic Discoveries - Amman (1958)

Labourers excavating tombs, the museum, various discoveries.

Tommy In Jordan (1958)

British troops stationed in Jordan to protect King Hussein.

Holiday With Everything - Reel 1 (1959)

Family of four takes a cruise to the Mediterranean on the SS Arcadia. c. 1959

Nonsuch Palace (1959)

Young people are seen at work on an archaeology dig on the site of Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace.

Archaeologists Tour Sardinia (1957)

British archaeologists take a tour of Sardinia. Italy.

Ancient Excavations (1957)

New findings at Herculaneum, Roman town buried in Vesuvius eruption.

Princess's Tomb Opened 4000 Years Old (1956)

Crowd at excavation site, pan along ornaments discovered.

Schoolwork At The Pyramids (1949)

Students of archaeology at Cairo University learn about the pyramids on site.

Ageless Iraq Reel 2 (1950)

Documentary about life in Iraq - political history, religion, traditions, industry etc.

Modern Production (1950)

The working of an Automated motor engine production line sponsored by B.M.C.

Palestine's Sacred Places (1950)

A look at Palestine's sacred places.

Spanish Galleon May Reveal Lost Treasures (1950)

The Navy hope to salvage treasure from a sunken Spanish Galleon in Tobermory Harbour.

The Viking Ship 'hugin' At Ramsgate (1950)

The Viking ship Hugin presented to Ramsgate and Broadstairs by Prince Georg of Denmark.

Paestum Museum (1952)

Excavations take place near ancient Paestum Temple. Southern Italy.

Royal Visit To The Duchy Of Cornwall (1952)

Queen Elizabeth II visits Dorchester and Lere, Dorset.

Inca Child's Body Found (1954)

The body of Inca child is found in Andes - perfectly preserved.

Mithras (1954)

Item showing relics gathered from the excavation of a Roman temple to god Mithras. London.

Petroleum Research In Agrigento (1954)

Princess Pignatelli breaking champagne bottle on derrick.

Roman Temple In The City AKA Roman Temple In London (1954)

Discovery of a Roman Temple in the City halts building plans for a week.

Egypt - 6,000 Year Old Statue Moved (1955)

A massive 6000 year old statue of Ramses II is moved to the centre of Cairo.

News Flashes - Egypt - Howard Jones (1955)

Runaway schoolboy Howard Jones enjoys his visit to Egypt.

Restoring Monsters (1959)

Dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park are restored under supervision of natural history expert.