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Queen Launches "Empress of Britain"

Date released

27 Jun 1955

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

55/51

NoS ID

106520

Story no

2 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

The Queen launches the new 24,000-ton Canadian Pacific liner at Fairfields Yard, Govan.

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Govan Mbeki release (1987)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Report on the release of political prisoner Govan Mbeki from Robben Island jail in South Africa and possibility revealed by the SA Justice Minister that Nelson Mandela may be released soon. Includes Govan...

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Govan shipyard closure planned (1979)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Glasgow Govan Labour MP Andy McMahon stating there will be a confrontation between the Government and the trade union movement if Government goes ahead with plans to close the Govan Shipyard,...

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Govan by-election results (1988)

Genre

Interview

Winning candidate Jim Sillars of the SNP on his victory in the Govan (Scotland) by-election. He says devolution, jobs, housing and getting rid of Margaret Thatcher were major issues. Male interviewer not...

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SNP wins Govan by-election (1988)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech

The Labour Party is counting the cost of by-election defeat in the Glasgow constituency of Govan this morning, after the Scottish Nationalists swept in with nearly 49 percent of the vote. Victor, Jim...

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Roving Camera Reports: Launch of HMS "Hermione" at Govan

Date released

22 May 1939

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

563

NoS ID

059080

Story no

5 / 8

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Another Cruiser Launched

Date released

1 Apr 1926

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

1281; Super Issue No.: 26/26

NoS ID

084947

Story no

6 / 7

Extras

1 film clip

HMS Berwick - christened by Lady Stirling Maxwell - takes the water.

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Scottish defeat for Labour (1988)

Genre

Interview; News report

Lynne Mennie reports on the fallout for the Labour Party after they lost the Govan (Scotland) by-election to the SNP with devolution and the poll tax (community charge) key issues. Includes interviews with...

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HMS Norfolk

Date released

17 Dec 1928

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

1564

NoS ID

087298

Story no

2 / 8

Extras

1 film clip

One of the county class of cruisers - limited to 10,000 tons under Washington Conference, launched by the Countess of Leicester.

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'Empress of Canada’ Launched. Biggest Pacific Liner Built by Fairfield Ship Building Company at Govan, Glasgow

Date released

19 Aug 1920

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

982

NoS ID

078034

Story no

2 / 6

Extras

1 film clip

Ceremony performed; ship down slipway.

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