Germans attack on Allied positions in Dover, England during World War II. German soldiers scan the cliffs of Dover through binoculars. A large coastal gun loaded. Soldiers fire allied positions on the coast. A large coastal gun fired.
Women cadets of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service demonstrate a colorful review in London, England. The women cadets march in columns, stand at attention and salute.
Scenes from the 23rd Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in London, England. Large crowd gathered at the venue. Exhibition features latest streamlined two-wheeled vehicles and motor designs. A man dressed in a cutaway and topper tophat rides an early model antique bicycle.
A royal wedding in England. A royal carriage carries Princess Margaret towards Westminster Abbey in London. The carriage moves past cheering crowds. Bridegroom Anthony Armstrong-Jones with his best man, Dr. Roger Gilliatt, in the abbey. His father, Ronald Armstrong-Jones, is seated. The groom's mother, Anne Parsons, the Countess of Rosse. Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, and Prince Charles walking down the aisle. The bride gets off from the Glass Coach carriage. Princess Margaret is wearing a silk organza gown designed by Norman Hartnell. The princess walks into the abbey. Princess Margaret walks down the aisle, accompanied by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The marriage is solemnized by Archbishop of Canterbury Reverend Geoffrey Fisher and The Very Reverend Eric Abbott, Dean of Westminster. After the ceremony the couple leaves in a carriage. View of the bridesmaids, including Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. The couple reaches the Buckingham Palace. The Queen and the Queen Mother. The newlywed couple appears in a balcony. They depart for their honeymoon in a royal yacht.
American troops in England during World War 2. A convoy of American military trucks and jeeps proceeding on English country road. Convoy setting temporary camp near Truro, Cornwall, England. Trucks and jeeps lined up. Tents in a field along the road. Convoy being directed down Station Hill past Grammar School. At 00:24 Cornish engine house shown.
With the surrender of Germany, World War 2 in Europe ends, on VE (Victory in Europe) Day, May 8, 1945. Scene opens with church bells ringing and view of west front of St. Paul's Cathedral, on Ludgate Hill, in London, England. Crowd is celebrating in the square. around the statue of Queen Anne. Amongst the crowd are men and women in uniform. Here and there Union Jack flags are seen, one held by a little girl hoisted upon a man's shoulder. Camera pans across various parts of the celebrating crowds. View from above, of several couples dancing within a circle of people. Several uniformed U.S. Air Force officers in a jeep celebrate with the crowd. High altitude view of Trafalgar Square in London, England. 'Victory over Germany 1945' banner draped on base of Nelson's Column. Crowd of British citizens celebrating on streets of Whitehall and closeup of the Cenotaph with inscription "The Glorious Dead".
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