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Britain Joins the EEC

On 17 Feburuary 1972, the British Parliament voted to join the European Economic Community (EEC), the forerunner to the EU. The vote narrowly passed 309 - 301. Take a look back at the history of the EEC and the EU with this archive collection.

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12th February 2019

Valentine’s Day Massacre, The Nazi Party is Founded 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. Gordon Banks Dies With the news that Gordon Banks, England’s World Cup winning goalkeeper, has died on 12 February,
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29th January 2019

Bloody Sunday, The Battle of Stalingrad and more
15th January 2019

Lenin, Dalí & Churchill die, Battle of Monte Cassino and more
2nd January 2019

Cuban Revolution, Siege of Sidney St, The Ruhr Occupation 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!