River Nights Scenes 1970-1979

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London.

MS the Albert bridge on the Thames with lights on at dusk. Tug sails underneath. Lights along the embankment. Pan along Festival Gardens pier. Exterior of Royal Festival Hall lit up at night across the river. Funfair at night lit up, with rides in motion. View from the top of the big...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
87332
Sort Number:
UN 4601 D
Time in/Out:
01:02:42:00 / 01:08:30:00
Canister:
UN 4601 D
Film ID:
3083.02
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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