Ford Strike 1969

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Halewood and Dagenham, Essex.

Several shots of exterior of Ford factory at Halewood, showing deserted grounds and empty car parks during strike over pay and productivity deal.

A few workers are seen leaving in cars and on foot from the works gate. General view of...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57137
Sort Number:
69/021
Time in/Out:
01:49:56:00 / 01:52:22:00
Canister:
69/21
Film ID:
2093.32
Issue Date:
10/03/1969

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