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17 results found for '"Woburn Abbey"' in Location.
Holiday News Flashes: Woburn Abbey: Holiday Visitors
- Date released
- 5 Apr 1956
- Series name
- Gaumont British News
- Issue no
- 2322
- NoS ID
- 073263
- Story no
- 8 / 17
- Extras
- 1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet
Who’d Be a Duke?
- Date released
- 10 Jun 1957
- Series name
- Pathe News
- Issue no
- 57/47
- NoS ID
- 107693
- Story no
- 4 / 4
- Extras
- 1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list
The Arundel Bill, now before Parliament, spotlights the plight of historic ducal estates in an age of crippling taxation. Pathe News investigates the problem - with arguments on both sides.
Holiday Round Up: Traction Engine Rally
- Date released
- 8 Aug 1957
- Series name
- Pathe News
- Issue no
- 57/64
- NoS ID
- 107787
- Story no
- 2 / 7
- Extras
- 1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list
Old iron at Woburn Abbey - still going strong.
Ducal Engine Driver
- Date released
- 7 Aug 1958
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 1522A
- NoS ID
- 022528
- Story no
- 5 / 6
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Ducal Engine Driver. DESCRIPTION: The Marquess of Bath came up from Longleat to have an obstacle race with the Duke of Bedford, at Woburn Abbey. Mounted on steaming steeds, two of...
Large Girls Club
- Date released
- 25 Aug 1958
- Series name
- Colour Pictorial
- Issue no
- 191
- NoS ID
- 120603
- Story no
- 3 / 4
- Extras
- 1 film clip
Pathe synopsis: A prominent lady from Paris, 16-stone Mag Cornou, President of the French Large Girls Club, is seen (quite clearly) launching the Large Girls Club of Britain. Qualifications for membership...
Bullnose Morris Rally
- Date released
- 17 Nov 1958
- Series name
- Colour Pictorial
- Issue no
- 203
- NoS ID
- 120641
- Story no
- 2 / 3
- Extras
- 1 film clip
Pathe synopsis: The first rally of Bullnose Morris’s since the 1920s is held at Woburn Abbey, historic home of the Duke of Bedford. Not only do the entries have to be highly polished, but they must be in...
'Copters over Woburn
- Date released
- 14 May 1959
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 1562A
- NoS ID
- 023016
- Story no
- 6 / 8
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Helicopter Rally. DESCRIPTION: An International Rally was held in the grounds of a stately home and lots of people went to Woburn to watch. The Duke of Bedford was their host as the...
Aerial at Home
- Date released
- 22 Jun 1959
- Series name
- Colour Pictorial
- Issue no
- 234
- NoS ID
- 120740
- Story no
- 1 / 3
- Extras
- 1 film clip
Pathe synopsis: Man has progressed from planes of wood, string and glue to shining rockets capable of orbiting the stars. Yet until recently private flying has been left to a few enthusiasts - but now the...
Dress in 90 Seconds
- Date released
- 17 Aug 1959
- Series name
- Colour Pictorial
- Issue no
- 242
- NoS ID
- 120766
- Story no
- 1 / 4
- Extras
- 1 film clip
NoS Summary -The Duke of Bedford has his clothes so well organised that he can get dressed in 90 seconds.
Racing Roundup
- Date released
- 10 Aug 1961
- Series name
- British Movietone News
- Issue no
- 1679A
- NoS ID
- 024218
- Story no
- 1 / 3
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Racing Roundup. DESCRIPTION: The 350 cc motor cycle race at Crystal Palace was over 10 laps of the circuit. Miniham (number 76), Norton, was the winner, with Dawson (68) second. From...