And A Village Gives Its Thanks 1948

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Full title reads: "AND A VILLAGE GIVES ITS THANKS".

Chilham, Kent.

Church as seen over tombstones. Closer shot of church tower. Rooks flying in sky. Towards, people going to church. Man and woman walking to church. Across churchyard, people taking produce into church. Close up shot...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
46905
Sort Number:
48/079
Time in/Out:
01:25:00:00 / 01:26:55:00
Canister:
48/79
Film ID:
1438.18
Issue Date:
30/09/1948

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