King George VI

The invention and use of a jeep are described, from the viewpoint of one of the vehicles. (imdb)

Early film of the preparation for the coronation and of the coronation itself. The coronation of King George VI was a highlight of Technicolor's early success in England. (imdb)

First transmitted in 1950, this historic film documents the restoration of the House of Commons which was severely damaged by a bombing raid in May 1941. It also commemorates the secret location, in nearby Church House Annexe, where MPs met following the destruction of the Commons chamber. The film features Sir Winston Churchill giving a light-hearted commemorative speech to mark the occasion. There is also rare footage of King George VI speaking from inside the restored House of Commons.

This Traveltalks entry begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North America to the British Isles following the end of the war. (imdb)

Summary of the biggest happenings in Canada in 1952.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth tour Canada.

A Canadian military unit goes to England in the early stages of World War II.

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in London and visits St Paul’s Cathedral and Stepney.