General Electric Factory And Workforce 1918-1930

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General Electric factory and workforce.

London.

MS front of General Electric shop, pan up to top of building and across. Travelling shot past big factory with 'GEC Central Stores' on it. Travelling shot past factory with two men stood on steps to 'GEC Engineering Works' on side. Exterior...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76081
Sort Number:
ON 277 G
Time in/Out:
01:32:32:00 / 01:40:01:00
Canister:
ON 277 G
Film ID:
2376.12
Issue Date:
1918 - 1930

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