Post Early 1937

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Full title reads: "Post early! The Lord Mayor of London sets a good example".

London.

Lord Mayor Sir Harry Twyford encourages Londoners to send their Christmas mail early.

M/S of Sir Harry sitting behind a desk in a grand looking office. Two postmen stand behind him. Sir...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
15847
Sort Number:
37/100
Time in/Out:
01:11:55:00 / 01:12:55:00
Canister:
37/100
Film ID:
947.13
Issue Date:
16/12/1937

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