London Markets Issue Title - Gather Round 1940

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London markets.

M/S of artist Edward Swann sketching Berwick market in Soho. L/S of Petticoat lane market packed with people. Various shots as he sketches stallholders and their wares. M/S as he walks through the throng. M/S of him sketching a trader. Lots of bustle and activity.

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43000
Sort Number:
NSP 234
Time in/Out:
01:27:46:00 / 01:29:33:00
Canister:
NSP 234
Film ID:
1294.14
Issue Date:
26/09/1940

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