Britain Snowbound 1927

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Item title reads: " Britain Snowbound. With worst snow storm and blizzard for over 40 years it's pretty to look at - some enjoyed it - some ? it."

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M/S of buildings in Parliament Square, in misty snow conditions. Panning shot just to Big Ben. M/S of a stone arched bridge...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33604
Sort Number:
G 1463
Time in/Out:
01:54:43:00 / 01:56:37:00
Canister:
G 1463
Film ID:
710.38
Issue Date:
29/12/1927

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