War damage in London, England during World War II from German Luftwafffe blitzkrieg (blitz) attack. Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Firemen and policemen stand near a van and have refreshments. Hoses stretched across city streets and vehicles passing by. Some hoses have sprung leaks. View of total devastation of buildings behind. Ruined buildings and debris on the ground. A man slowly walks across a rubble pile working to maintain his footing. Another man passes him walking with equal difficulty, wearing a bowler hat and carrying a briefcase. Grey smoke hangs in the area. Scene of utter devastation, concrete and steel rubble. People walk through the rubble with care.
Go-kart racing in Lakenheath, England. Flag flying atop a flag pole on the ground. A sign board reads: 'RAF Station Lakenheath, Danger Troops Crossing'. American and British servicemen racing go-karts in the parking area. People watching the race.
Following the death of King George VI the night before, ceremonies are held in London proclaiming the accession of Princess Elizabeth to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. People gather in a large number on a street in London. A royal carriage passes on the street. Cavalry moves along with the carriage. Buildings along the sides of the street. People standing behind roped off area. Officials come outside the at the Royal Exchange in London and stand on the steps of the building. One of the officials speaks on behalf of the Lords Spiritual, the Lords Temporal, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Aldermen of the City of London and representatives of Commonwealth nations. He reads the formal Proclamation of Accession announcing Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary as Queen Elizabeth II. He then declares "God Save The Queen." People applaud after the announcement and the band plays God Save the Queen.
The House of Commons in London England. Damaged and roofless areas of the building, with standing water on floors. The ruined buildings after the German bombardment in 1941 during World War 2. The debris on the ground. A man standing nearby. View of Big Ben clock tower. Officials gather outside the House of Commons, including Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They step up onto a stage with construction scaffolding nearby. Official on podium with Churchill standing behind.
King dedicates memorial to his father in London, England. King George VI arrives with his queen at Wellington Barracks. A car arrives outside the building. Dignitaries come out of the car. Soldiers stand in formation and greet the King and Queen. King meets other officials. He arrives to attend the unveiling ceremonies at a memorial to his father, George V.
Freed British industrial engineers and company executives from Metro-Vickers return home to London, England following show trial in the Soviet Union that alleged their involvement in espionage and so-called wrecking activities at Soviet electrical power stations. People at Liverpool Street station in London, England. A railroad train arrives on the railway track. Crowd greets Metro-Vickers Moscow Chief Allan Monkhouse and engineer Charles de Nordwall (C.H. Nordwall) on their return after the trials. Monkhouse and Nordwall pause and appear to talk to press. British police bobbies stand by train car. Nordwall and his wife enter a waiting car along with one other woman. View of Great Eastern Hotel entrance in background as car drives away.
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