Blackpool Illuminations 1970-1979

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Unused / unissued material - Colour material.

Blackpool, Lancashire.

Travel shots from car driving along the road through Blackpool Illuminations. Lots of lights and hanging displays. Shots of illuminated signs for amusement arcades and lights up Blackpool Tower.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92704
Sort Number:
UN 4680 K
Time in/Out:
01:22:32:00 / 01:23:01:00
Canister:
UN 4680 K
Film ID:
3413.06
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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