A Day On The Pier! AKA Brighton Pier 1946

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Titles read: "A DAY ON THE PIER!".

Brighton, East Sussex.

View of Brighton Pier from the beach. Waves crash on the shore. People wearing coats walk along the pier and have fun at amusements such as the shooting range. A small girl has her portrait sketched. Children ride around on...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45513
Sort Number:
NP 108
Time in/Out:
01:27:15:00 / 01:29:03:00
Canister:
NP 108
Film ID:
1396.16
Issue Date:
07/10/1946

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