British troops arriving at Kings Cross railroad station, in London, on Christmas leave during World War I. Soldiers amongst civilian shoppers at a poultry market. One of the soldiers holds up a dressed bird. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Procession by the British Empire Union with boards and banners in London. Houses and buildings in the background. The procession is protesting the World War 1 sinking of the ship Lusitania. Signs include "Out with all Germans, naturalised or not." A model of the Lusitania is carried by the protestors, encased in a long box with glass sides. (WWI; WW1)
Delegates of miners (presumably coal) arriving for meetings regarding conditions of miners and their families. They talk amongst themselves. A child watches men talk. A sign reads 'Board of trade' on the wall of the building. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower (lower half) visible in background as men wearing suits and bowler hats enter building. A deputation of women stands on steps outside the conference building. They attend on behalf of women and children of the miners. Women step up into carriage at curb.
His Majesty's proclamation read from the steps of the Royal Exchange in England. Men in wigs and women in hats stand on the steps. A large crowd gathers on the street. A man reads out the orders from the King of England for the people to eat less bread (conserving and rationing for the war effort during World War I). Vehicles pass on the street in the background.
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, CV-6, at the British port of Southampton during Operation Magic Carpet. U.S. soldiers ascend gang plank, loading onto ship as they embark on the return home voyage at the end of World War 2. The ship and the soldiers honored by the Lord Mayor of the city at the English port. Scenes from on board the ship during the transatlantic crossing back to America. Soldiers stand and walk on the open flight deck of the ship. They wave their hands. Soldiers with cups and trays receive food in ship galley. They eat food. Soldiers gathered on deck view sign on shore, "Welcome Home Well Done" as they approach New York harbor. Closeups of some smiling soldiers. Some women cheer and wave at ship as it docks in New York. Soldiers on board wave.
A train arrives at London railway station. Russian Military chiefs are well received by British Military officials. Thousands turn out at station to greet their arrival. Russian chiefs enter inside car and departs while thousands flood across station. July 1941.
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