London At Night - Power Station 1949

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London.

Panning shot of illuminated Piccadilly Circus at night - various illuminations seen, Guinness Clock, London Pavilion sign advertising variety show.

MS. Interior of Power Station, men lowering large wet coil of cable. Elevated shot of generators. Men working at the station.

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65277
Sort Number:
UN 2200 J
Time in/Out:
01:01:34:00 / 01:02:21:00
Canister:
UN 2200 J
Film ID:
2276.04
Issue Date:
1949

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