Bonfire Night 1945

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Man climbs up a ladder which is propped up against a large bonfire. On top of the bonfire is an enormous - and impressive Guy Fawkes figure.

Various shots of the Guy being secured to the bonfire. There are two large barrels labelled "gunpowder". Men throw liquid against the fire - paraffin...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74125
Sort Number:
UN 1283 F
Time in/Out:
01:56:34:00 / 01:58:37:00
Canister:
UN 1283 F
Film ID:
2056.17
Issue Date:
1945

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