Idle Wharves And Tower Bridge 1971

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Docklands and Tower Bridge, London

Various shots from boat as it meanders through rather derelict wharves and many buildings under construction en-route to Tower Bridge. Rather dark medium shot of Tower Bridge. Various shots of Thames. Two pigeons camera pans to boat cruising under bridge....

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
86916
Sort Number:
UN 4578 J
Time in/Out:
01:00:06:00 / 01:13:39:00
Canister:
UN 4578 J
Film ID:
3059.01
Issue Date:
1971

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