Coronation Mall Arches 1953

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Coleridge Gardens, London.

TV. Men working on Unicorn for decoration of Mall during Coronation parade as Mr. Eric Bedford, Chief Architect, Ministry of Works and company officials examine work. SV. Eric Bedford right of group. SCU. Men at work on unicorn. SV. Man working at forge. GV. Parts...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28292
Sort Number:
53/027
Time in/Out:
01:18:38:00 / 01:19:28:00
Canister:
53/27
Film ID:
70.15
Issue Date:
16/04/1953

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