Guards Move Into London Docks 1949

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Full title reads: "Guards Move Into London Docks".

Royal Victoria Dock, London. Soldiers are brought in to break a strike in London's docks.

SV Lorries loaded with troops driving to London docks. CU Lorry moving past camera, filled with troops. LV Ship tied alongside. SV Troops jumping...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
46158
Sort Number:
49/055
Time in/Out:
01:27:21:00 / 01:28:33:00
Canister:
49/55
Film ID:
1417.19
Issue Date:
11/07/1949

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