The seat of power (London) - British Pathé

The Seat Of Power (London)

A collection of material from big political and ceremonial events that took place in the capital. These include coronations, funerals, cabinet meetings, and historic speeches.

: God Save The King AKA George VI; Nice American piece covering the abdication of Edward VIII and accession of George VI.

: Labour Government Alternative Version (1924); Stanley Baldwin and Ramsay MacDonald visit the Palace - one resigns, one accepts Office.

: Sir Winston Resigns (1955); Conservative Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill hands his resignation to the Queen.

: The Nation Mourns (1965); Colour item showing coffin of Winston Churchill lying in state at Westminster Hall.

: World In Remembrance (1965); Funeral procession and service at St. Paul's for Sir Winston Churchill.

: Mr Churchill On Victory (1942); Winston Churchill makes a speech on the victory in Egypt at the Lord Mayor's luncheon.

: The King Receives Mr. Attlee (1945); King George VI receives new Prime Minister Mr Attlee.

: The Premier's Call To The Nation (1947); Clement Attlee talks to the nation about the Country's situation.

: Prime Minister's Broadcast On The Suez Canal (1956); Extracts from Eden's radio and television broadcast to the nation about the Suez Crisis.

: Macmillan's Speech From 10 Downing Street (1957); Macmillan makes a speech about Britain being a great country.

: The New Prime Minister (1963); Harold Macmillan resigns and Lord Home becomes the new Prime Minister.

: Denning Report (1963); Denning report issued after Profumo affair.

: Suez - 22 Nations Debate The Crisis (1956); Sir Anthony Eden welcomes delegates to one of the most important conferences since the war.

: 10,000 British Fascists AKA 10,000 British Fascisti (1925); British fascists march through Hyde Park in London.

: Always First With The News (1922); Picture of Mr Bonar Law and his Cabinet seated around Cabinet table, Downing Street, London.

: Peace Council At The Palace (1921); An item about the Irish Peace Treaty showing the delegates and King George V.

: Cabinet Returns (1913); Shots of famous politicians including Asquith and Lloyd George.

: Funeral Of King Edward VII The Peacemaker (1910); Funeral procession for King Edward VII, scenes in London.

: The Funeral Of His Majesty King George V (1936); Very full coverage of the funeral of King George V.

: Elizabeth Is Queen - Reel 1 (1953); Coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey - introduction.

: Elizabeth Is Queen - Reel 2 (1953); Coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey - preparations on the day.

: Elizabeth Is Queen - Reel 3 (1953); Coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey - ceremony in the Abbey.

: Elizabeth Is Queen - Reel 4 (1953); Coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey - Abbey ceremony & parade.

: Queen Victoria's Funeral (1901); Funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901.

: Coronation Of His Majesty King George V (1911); Good scenes from the Coronation Parade of King George V in London.

: Coronation Of George VI And Queen Elizabeth Reels 1 & 2 (1937); Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey before George VI's coronation.

: Coronation Of George VI And Queen Elizabeth Reels 3 & 4 (1937); King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are crowned in ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

: Coronation Of George VI And Queen Elizabeth Reels 5 & 6 (1937); Procession from Westminster Abbey back towards Palace after Coronation of King George VI.

: Coronation Of George VI And Queen Elizabeth Reel 7 (1937); Procession arrives back at Buckingham Palace, King and Queen on balcony and inside Palace.

: King George V1 Funeral (1952); Out takes of Funeral of George V1 in Colour and Black and White.

: Queen Victorias Funeral (1901)

: Grosvenor Square Anti-Vietnam Riots (1968)

: Thatcher Falls From Power (1990)