Aberfan 1967

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Aberfan, Wales

Medium shot of various people laying flowers to form part of a giant floral crucifix. Good medium long-shot of showing valleys in the background. Exterior of building. Various shots of Welsh flag. Medium shot of elderly group huddled together in discussion. Ditto. close-ups...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
89409
Sort Number:
UN 4270 E
Time in/Out:
01:49:28:00 / 01:54:52:00
Canister:
UN 4270 E
Film ID:
3186.21
Issue Date:
1967

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