Greater London Docks Expansion 1927

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Item title reads: " Greater London Docks Expansion. On old Thames Ironworks - derelict since launch of H.M.S. "Thunderer" converted into great new docks and wharves."

Canning Town, London

On board a boat, there is a point of view shot towards the industrial dock area, with a steam...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33385
Sort Number:
G 1436
Time in/Out:
01:12:29:00 / 01:13:20:00
Canister:
G 1436
Film ID:
700.10
Issue Date:
26/09/1927

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