Impressive Scenes In Birmingham 1927

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Item title reads: " Impressive scenes in Birmingham."

Birmingham, West Midlands

Armistice Day gathering. L/S high angle of crowds gathered in a square, standing in prayer. Mayors march with other dignitaries and a wreath is laid. Others walk up to a memorial with huge wreaths. One...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33490
Sort Number:
G 1450
Time in/Out:
01:59:18:00 / 02:00:35:00
Canister:
G 1450
Film ID:
704.36
Issue Date:
14/11/1927

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