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Britons gather around the Houses of Parliament as the British Government makes decisions on the eve of Britain's entry into World War II
In the tense two weeks before Britain's declaration of war against Germany in World War 2, (occuring on September 3, 1939) the Evening Standard Newspaper of August 21, 1939 reports that the Premier sees the King; the Cabinet is to meet; Members of Parliament assemble to hear Chamberlain speak; and the Pope will broadcast peace pleas. Londoners are seen gathered in the areas around the Houses of Parliament. A woman carries a placard reading "Churchill." (She pushes it in front of the camera.) Rolls Royce limousines carrying cabinet ministers enter gates at Parliament courtyard. Bobbies contain peaceful crowds without difficulty. Occupants of one limousine are dressed in Arabian garb. Newspaper vendor displays headlines of Evening Standard reading: "Britons told to leave Germany." Cars carrying dignitaries continue into the Parliament courtyard. Several photographers snap photos as the cars pass them. A shot of the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, with the Great Clock clearly visible. The tower, clock and great bell (Big Ben) are often collectively referred to as"Big Ben." Routine busy commercial traffic moving on the street past Parliament. View from a high vantage point of double-decker buses moving past the Parliament courtyard, where crowd stands by the fence. Another official car enters the courtyard.
Londoners gather near Downing Street as their Government acts during tense days just prior to Britain's entry into World War II
Londoners gather as their government makes momentous decisions on the eve of British entry into world War 2. Crowds gathered in London near Whitehall and Downing Streets. Bobbies hold traffic for an official car leaving Downing Street and turning right on Whitehall. Soon they repeat the process for another car leaving Downing Street. Soon the crowds on the opposite side of Whitehall move en masse across the street and cluster at the corner of Whitehall and Downing. Mounted police and other Bobbies maintain order. Some folks are seen relaxing on the lawn in St. James Park. The crowds gradually disperse and are seen walking along Whitehall, past the Cenotaph.
British antiaircraft fire at German V-1 Buzz bombs attacking London during World War II.
British antiaircraft batteries fire furiously at German V-1 Buzz bombs over London. One V-1 is seen running out of fuel, with a puff of smoke, and then descending to strike the city. Other V-1s are seen descending to strike. View of the Thames River with Tower of London, Southwark and Cannon Street Rail Bridges in view. Wrecked buildings and rubble on streets. Views of terrible destruction from the Buzz bombs.
Harold Wilson elected the new Prime Minister of UK ending the rule of PM Sir Alec Douglas-Home in London.
The Labor Party leads the Conservative Party in the British Election. London: A huge crowd waits in Britain to watch the results of the General Election. The result board show the Labor Party leading the Conservative Party. A man with spectacles raises both his arms and cheers. A few men climb on the fountains and cheer. Men stand on top of the fountain. A car arrives. Several photographers take pictures. An officer opens the door of the car. UK Prime Minister and Conservative politician Sir Alec Douglas-Home arrives in the car. Several officials accompany the Prime Minister inside the Conservative Party Headquarters. Number 10 written on the entrance door of the Headquarters. Photographers take pictures of the Prime Minister. Several people seated in the hall inside the building. A board reads 'Transport House' outside the Labor Party Headquarters. People in the Headquarters awaiting the arrival of the new Prime Minister. Newly elected UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrives the Headquarters with other officials. People cheer Prime Minister Wilson. The Prime Minister with his wife Mary Wilson and other officials. Mary Wilson holds flowers in her hands. Prime Minister Wilson kisses his wife. Other officials by their side.
Douglas Bader visits an international automobile show.
British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter ace, Group Captain Douglas Bader, visits the stall of the Ford Motors Company at a car show (likely the British International Motor Show at Earl's Court in London). Sign in background, "Ford British Built Cars and Trucks". He observes a new model of a car and takes a look at the stall of other car manufacturers including an MG TD series automobile.
Various athletic events and spectators at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London.
The men's hurdle race and relay race events at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London. The cheering spectators enjoying the event and wave at the athletes. A close competition between the athletes. Outside the stadium a crowd in line waiting for the ticket and entrance into the stadium. Police officials can also be seen.
