In The "City Danger Zone" 1932

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Full title reads: "London. In the 'City danger zone'. Huge outbreak 'under control' within the hour by magnificent work of the London Fire Brigade."

London.

Old style fire engines with extendable ladders speed out of fire station doors. One of the firemen on the second appliance rings...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5164
Sort Number:
32/080
Time in/Out:
01:43:18:00 / 01:44:54:00
Canister:
32/80
Film ID:
683.32
Issue Date:
06/10/1932

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