Soho Fire 1969

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C/U of flashing light on top of fire engine. Various shots of firemen fighting flames of a building on fire in Soho. Fireman brings rescued people down escape ladder from burning building. Flames and smoke pour from windows. Fireman climbs up ladder. Others stand...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57118
Sort Number:
69/016
Time in/Out:
01:17:05:00 / 01:17:39:00
Canister:
69/16
Film ID:
2093.13
Issue Date:
20/02/1969

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  • The fire took place in Meard Street, Soho, in a building that housed the "Golden Girl Club" and the "Haymarket Club".

    jamied 13th Apr 2013

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