Going Up Westminster 1938

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Westminster, London.

Various shots of Westminster Cathedral as we see people travelling up in the lift to the top of the tower. Views from the top of the tower of London and the streets below - almost totally devoid...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
40402
Sort Number:
PT 425
Time in/Out:
01:54:53:00 / 01:56:27:00
Canister:
PT 425
Film ID:
1170.22
Issue Date:
16/05/1938

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