Chimney Felling At Branston, Staffs. 1937

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Full title reads: "BRANDSTON".

Branston, Staffordshire.

Pan along 350 feet long chimney in Branston - highest in the country. Several shots of the men drilling and destroying the base of the chimney to get it ready to fall. The War Office has decided to clear the ground for new ordnance...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
13942
Sort Number:
37/088
Time in/Out:
01:37:07:00 / 01:37:54:00
Canister:
37/88
Film ID:
937.38
Issue Date:
04/11/1937

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