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Today is Vera Lynn's 102nd birthday. Her recordings as a singer were enormously popular during World War Two. In 2009, she became the oldest living artist to top the UK Albums Chart.

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12th March 2019

The Anschluss with Austria, The Zeppelin is Patented and more

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Brexit With the U.K. preparing for Brexit on the 29th March, take a look at these films relating to
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25th February 2019

The Reichstag Fire, Operation Meetinghouse and more
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British Pathé Releases Gems from Its Irish Collection
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Valentine’s Day Massacre, The Nazi Party is Founded and more

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: France: Repairs To The Eiffel Tower; New to the Archive: Head for heights? Take a look at this film from 1946 of men repainting and repairing the Eiffel Tower- without safety equipment!

: Usa: New Computerised Public Transportation System Developed By U.S. Department Of Transportation At West Virginia Research Centre.; New to the Archive: Driverless cars are nothing new, take a look at this clip from 1972!

: Underwater Picnic Is Latest Fun Swimmers Give Realistic Show Before Underwater Camera; New to the Archive: Anybody for an underwater picnic?

: U.K.: Models Of Kennedy And Prince Philip Display New Men's Clothes - Painting Of Duke In Underpants Exhibited In London; New to the Archive: Take a look back to 1963, when these shop window dummies in the likeness of President Kennedy and Prince Philip caught the eye of the censor!

: U.S.A.: Frisbee Champion Demonstrates His Skills; New to the Archive: Take a look at this video of a Frisbee Champion!

: New Zealand: The Steam Train Makes A Comeback; New to the Archive: Take a look back at the return of the steam train to New Zealand in 1973.

: Usa: The Great Wild West Camel Race Revived In Virginia City; New to the Archive: Take a look back at the revival of Camel racing in Virginia City, Nevada!

: U.K.: Palace Of Fun Called 'cockneyland'; Opens In London's East End; New to the Archive: Take a look at a visit to 'Cockneyland', a now closed attraction, which intended to rival Disneyland.

: Usa: Frazier The Lion; New to the Archive: Age is only a number! Take a look at Frazier, an old lion, who is still very active!