One Way Traffic System Begins In London… 1961

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London. A new one way system creates traffic problems in London's West End.

Various shots of traffic along Charing Cross Road - past building site. MSs Traffic along New Oxford Street, stopping at traffic lights. MS Policeman directing traffic in St. Giles'...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
86416
Sort Number:
UN 3494 A
Time in/Out:
01:04:53:00 / 01:10:38:00
Canister:
UN 3494 A
Film ID:
3032.04
Issue Date:
1961

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  • Regarding the Tags - where is Tottenham Court Toad? Toad?

    l.stitson@btinternet.com 22nd Jan 2012
  • Thanks l.stitson. Corrected now!

    British Pathé 30th Apr 2012

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