Mops On The March 1949

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Full title reads: "Mops On The March".

Embankment, London.

CU woman holding a mop. CU Woman holding placard - 'Basic Wage £2.10.7d, Rent to Pay and Food to Buy.' CU Press photographers. CU Charwomen with bandeau tied round head.

The Strand.

GV Charwomen / tea...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45711
Sort Number:
49/011
Time in/Out:
01:11:37:00 / 01:13:02:00
Canister:
49/11
Film ID:
1405.07
Issue Date:
07/02/1949

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