New Central Line Tube Extension 1946

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London.

Alfred Barnes, Minister of Transport, opens the new London Central Line tube extension from Liverpool Street to Stratford and rides in the first train to run through.

Various shots of Mr Barnes opening Liverpool St. station, entering train, driving to Stratford station. Most...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
63739
Sort Number:
UN 1662 A
Time in/Out:
01:28:08:00 / 01:38:54:00
Canister:
UN 1662 A
Film ID:
2146.12
Issue Date:

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