Demolition Of Viaduct At Llanbradach 1937

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Description

Full title reads: "LLANBRADACH".

Llanbradach, Wales.

Long shot of a large viaduct - railway bridge in Wales. Various shots of the viaduct being pulled down - several parts dropping from the considerable height. Children watching.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
16014
Sort Number:
37/069
Time in/Out:
01:42:03:00 / 01:42:37:00
Canister:
37/69
Film ID:
931.48
Issue Date:
30/08/1937

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