Leicesters From Korea 1952

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Southampton, Hampshire. and Leicester, Leicestershire.

GV. "Empire Orwell" nearing quayside, Southampton. SV. "Empire Orwell" nearing quayside, Southampton. Crowds waving. CU. Women waving. SV. Back view Lord and Lady Mayoress of Leicester. Troopship in background. SV. Angle shot troops waving...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27293
Sort Number:
52/063
Time in/Out:
01:33:35:00 / 01:34:39:00
Canister:
52/63
Film ID:
22.31
Issue Date:
04/08/1952

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