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1949 Boys select Christmas tree in Norway
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April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
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1:25Now PlayingDate: 27th January 1949
Location: Norway
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Norwegian Christmas Tree For London
NORWAY: Oslo:
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Norwegian (NORWAY) Two london boys with Mayor of Oslo selecting Xmas tree for use in Trafalgar Square, London
TRAFALGAR SQUARE Two boys who chose Christmas Tree in Norway seen switching on the lights in Trafalgar Square. Shot of the tree decorated and of it with Column in background. Tree originally seen in forest near Oslo with boys choosing it
TREES Two boys with Mayor of Oslo choosing Xmas Tree for Trafalgar Square. Tree seen being marked. Later, Tree in the square decorated and boys seen switching on lights. Tree seen with Nelson's column in background
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