Leaky London 1929

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Item title reads - Leaky London! 18th burst during last month causes considerable damage at Lancaster Gate. London.

M/S of holes in the road and places where it has cracked and risen due to the burst. Various shots of men digging at it. M/S of the damage.

Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
36298
Sort Number:
G 1580
Time in/Out:
01:08:46:00 / 01:09:38:00
Canister:
G 1580
Film ID:
778.08
Issue Date:
11/02/1929

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