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)