Lighthouse Observatory 1963

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Description

Portland Bill, Dorset.

M/S of birds in a hedgerow.

A Volkswagen van pulls up in front of the entrance to the lighthouse. Tilt up lighthouse - good shot!

Interior. C/U of feet going up the lighthouse stairs. A man and woman, Dr. and Mrs. Ash, emerge onto a balcony at the top...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3190
Sort Number:
CP 420
Time in/Out:
01:34:16:00 / 01:35:42:00
Canister:
CP 420
Film ID:
215.10
Issue Date:
14/01/1963

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