Manchester Police 1910-1920

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Manchester Police.

Greater Manchester.

MS looking into cell, a policeman stands at far end motioning someone in. 2 men come in past camera. CU as they are pulling in a 3rd man; the suspected criminal; who is struggling - it's very dark and confusing - the 2 men wear bowler hats -...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
74682
Sort Number:
ON 196 L
Time in/Out:
01:37:59:00 / 01:39:50:00
Canister:
ON 196 L
Film ID:
2320.35
Issue Date:
1910 - 1920

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  • "truck turns and stops in front of heavy arched doors of prison" - the prison is Strangeways. That's the original entrance, on Cheetham Hill.

    jamied 3rd Jul 2012

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