5. Outraged Colonials: The Stamp Act Crisis
The American Revolution (HIST 116) Professor Freeman concludes her discussion (from the previous lecture) of the three early instances in which the American colonies joined together to form a union. She then turns to a discussion of the Stamp Act crisis, and how American colonists found
From playlist The American Revolution with Joanne B. Freeman
Jane Austen’s novels are so readable in part because she wasn’t an ordinary kind of novelist: she wanted her work to help us to be better and wiser people. Her novels had a philosophy of personal development at their heart. Please subscribe here: http://tinyurl.com/o28mut7 If you like our
From playlist GREAT IDEAS
Princess Elizabeth's Birthday (1942)
Titles read: "PRINCESS ELIZABETH'S BIRTHDAY". Windsor, Berkshire. At Windsor Castle Quadrangle we see Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) celebrating her 16th birthday by inspecting the Grenadier Guards at a special parade. She is now their new Colonel. She is followed ab
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: The Queen's Childhood
HM King George VI - On Creation of the George Cross (Excerpt) - 23 September 1940
King George VI announces to Britain and the Empire the creation of the George Cross, 23 September 1940. More recordings of HM George VI - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWX1hfU1FFvqYdObNfUw6mSukpA0J5FZy
From playlist King George VI - Speeches and Broadcasts
DEFENCE: Royal Navy Spring Manoeuvres (1929)
EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAAB46UF27SNVQR4KCI5HF37EDJ-DEFENCE-ROYAL-NAVY-SPRING-MANOEUVRES Royal Navy battleships at sea for Spring Manoeuvres. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Might and Majesty. Bulwarks of Bri
From playlist EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
The Royal Wedding of Prince Edward & Katharine at York Minster (1961) | British Pathé
The Royal wedding of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Katharine, Duchess of Kent was held at York Minster in 1961 in such a elegant manner. It was filled with Royal relatives and members of many foreign families. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: https://goo.gl/W4hZBv Explore Our Onl
From playlist British Pathé | Explore the Archive
The Royal Family at the Queen Mary Plaque Unveiling in London (1967) | British Pathé
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Mother, The Duke of Windsor (former Prince Edward, King Edward VIII), and Duchess of Windsor along with other members of the Royal family assemble for the unveiling of the Queen Mary Plaque at Marlborough House in London. For Arc
From playlist British Pathé | Explore the Archive
U.K.: Princess Mary inaugurates lifeboats (1931)
EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVA3RKZBD2ALH4G1NVJT66O9NHDX-31-AUGUST-1931 U.K.: Princess Mary inaugurates lifeboats Full Description: H.R.H. Princess Mary inaugurates latest additions to the fleet of the Royal National L
From playlist EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
B.O.A.C Year Of History (1952)
Title - B.O.A.C Year of History (London & Nairobi) Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) at London airport preparing to embark on a journey to East Africa. MS. Princess climbing up steps accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip. 'Atlanta' the Royal BOAC plane. King George VI, Queen
From playlist The Things That Move Us: BOAC
London. Exterior the Odeon, Leicester Square with stars arriving to Royal Film Performance of 'Born Free'. First arrive the stars of the new film Virginia Mckenna and Bill Travers. Raquel Welch arriving. Laya Raki and husband Ron Randell arriving. Rex Harrison and Rachel Roberts arriving.
From playlist Film Stars | British Pathé
The Princess Bridesmaids (1947)
Broadlands, Hampshire. Item about the young women who will act as bridesmaids at the Royal Wedding. LS. General views of Broadlands, the house in Hampshire, where the Royal couple (Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) will spend part of the
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: The Queen as Wife
Full title reads: "Highgate. The Duchess of York visits newly built 'Princess Elizabeth Hostel' - named after the 'Fourth Lady in the Land'." Highgate, London. The Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother) walks past line of nurses. A crowd is out to see the Duchess as sh
From playlist Things You Didn't Know About The Queen
Queen Victoria's Funeral (1901) | A Day That Shook the World
A Day That Shook the World recalls the days of the 20th century that proved to be era-defining and pivotal in the course of modern history. These are the days on which political revolutions, technological breakthroughs, and sporting triumphs took place, and whose effects were felt the worl
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: The Future & the Past
Queen Opens Parliament Aka State Opening Of Parliament (1958)
Full title reads: "Queen Opens Parliament". Intertitle reads: "With historical ceremonial, filmed for the first time, Her Majesty inaugurates new session." Zoom shot, outwards from centre spire of Houses of Parliament, London. BV Elevated, peers and visitors in House of Lords awaiti
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: The Queen's Official Duties
'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning: Mr Bruff Analysis
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From playlist AQA 'Power and Conflict' Poetry
King Faisal Arrives to a Royal Welcome by Queen Elizabeth II (1967) | British Pathé
Watch this remarkable footage of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia on a state visit to Britain. He is welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who escort him to Buckingham Palace. #BritishPathé #History #Royal #BuckinghamPalace #London #RoyalVisit #TheRoyalFamily L
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: The Queen's Official Duties
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor - 'This I Believe' (1950s) - Radio broadcast
Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess Astor, CH (1879 - 1964), the first woman to be elected and to take a seat in House of Commons of the UK Parliament. An episode of the CBS Radio Network programme hosted by Edward R. Murrow from 1951 to 1955.
From playlist Voices of History
To Westminster - The Queen - Technicolor (1966)
This item is filmed in Technicolor. London. Long shot of the Houses of Parliament. Close up shot of the crown on a pillow. Top shot, inside Parliament, of ceremony of the Opening of the Parliament. Lord Bernard Montgomery carrying the Sword of State. Lord Chamberlain takes crown with
From playlist The Woman under the Crown: Key Films from Her Life
The Seven Years' War - Frederick the Great #4 - Extra History
Wanna see Frederick the Great #5 one week early, watch them without ads and get exclusive content? Go to https://go.nebula.tv/extrahistory to get Nebula for 20% off! Berlin, December 28th 1746. Frederick the Great has become a common name but this was only the beginning, as a great monarc
From playlist Extra History: Chronological Order (1700 CE - Present)
A Royal Life: Mary of Teck, Queen & Mother (1953) | British Pathé
This Pathé segment from 1953, shows the Queen Mother, Mary of Teck, throughout the years. Starting with stills of her at age 19, it progresses to show her surrounded by the entire Royal Family inclusive of Queen Elizabeth II. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: https://goo.gl/W4hZBv E
From playlist British Pathé | Explore the Archive