Labours Landslide Election Win 1945

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Labour wins an unprecedented landslide victory in the UK general election of 1945

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Black & White
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Media URN:
100026
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Film ID:
ADTSTW027
Issue Date:
2011

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  • 2 and half minute summary of 45 election (voiced by John Humphries)

    Jim Anderson 5th Sep 2012
  • modern Summary of 1945 election

    Jim Anderson 5th Sep 2012

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