Mining Area 1970-1979

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Unused / unissued material - Colour material.

LS of coal mine winding gear. Pan across to show area around colliery. VS of pitheads and other pit buildings. MS of winding gear.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92590
Sort Number:
UN 4676 I
Time in/Out:
01:27:57:00 / 01:29:48:00
Canister:
UN 4676 I
Film ID:
3404.09
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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0:010:020:030:04

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