Dock Strike Ends 1954

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Port of London.

LV. Dockers returning to work. LV. Ships moored in midstream. LV. Men walking back to work. Air view, docks. SV. Packing cases on deserted dockside. CU. Cases destined for Hong Kong. TV. Cars on quayside. GV. & SV. Dockers starting to uncover hatches. LV. Dockers working on...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
30249
Sort Number:
54/086
Time in/Out:
01:44:30:00 / 01:45:42:00
Canister:
54/86
Film ID:
254.30
Issue Date:
04/11/1954

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