London Dock Strike 1949

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London Dock strike.

L/S buildings and cranes along River Thames. Another shot of buildings and cranes with corner of Tower Bridge seen in background. Panning shot down from top of crane on quayside to ship moored alongside. M/S deck of cargo ship alongside...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65108
Sort Number:
UN 2064 E
Time in/Out:
01:09:11:00 / 01:10:14:00
Canister:
UN 2064 E
Film ID:
2260.03
Issue Date:
1949

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