Ely 1943

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Ely.

Cambridgeshire.

Various shots of the impressive cathedral with its 12th century tower. M/S of the East Door. Various shots of the Bishop's palace from Norman times. L/S of King's school, various shots of cathedral walk, and the timbered archways that lead to the high street....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
50257
Sort Number:
NSP 384
Time in/Out:
01:04:16:00 / 01:05:43:00
Canister:
NSP 384
Film ID:
1566.03
Issue Date:
09/08/1943

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