Harwell Atomic Research Station 1950

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Harwell atomic research station. Berkshire.

Exterior LS's of research station. Various shots workers among equipment. MS corridor being cleaned by vacuum. MS man and woman worker walking through door which opens automatically. CU two scientists talking....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65673
Sort Number:
UN 2271 B
Time in/Out:
01:45:59:00 / 01:50:12:00
Canister:
UN 2271 B
Film ID:
2304.23
Issue Date:

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