Monster Lorryload 1955

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London.

One of the largest lorry loads ever to be transported on road, drives though London at two miles per hour. Tractor hauling pressure vessel on Western Avenue. GV. Turning into roundabout. CU. Driver looking out of car. GV. Tractor with load turning - men in front signalling. CU. Part...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
31251
Sort Number:
55/094
Time in/Out:
01:20:53:00 / 01:21:45:00
Canister:
55/94
Film ID:
551.20
Issue Date:
24/11/1955

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