Slum Clearance 1970-1979

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Location unknown (probably London).

MS then CU of scaffolding as camera moves up tall building in builder's lift. At the top LS of large modern building. Camera pulls back to show rear view of man in construction worker's hat looking out through top of scaffolding at large building. HA GV of...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92025
Sort Number:
UN 4552 A
Time in/Out:
01:25:56:00 / 01:32:14:00
Canister:
UN 4552 A
Film ID:
3347.05
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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