Street Scene 1910-1920

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Busy street scenes in London; c. 1910s.

Various shots both horse-drawn and motor vehicle traffic.

Many double-decker buses with advertisements on side for Pear's soap; Dewar's Scotch; Venus Cough Syrup.

Many pedestrians crossing the wide square at any point they choose;...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77505
Sort Number:
ON 463 G
Time in/Out:
01:50:12:00 / 01:51:54:00
Canister:
ON 463 G
Film ID:
2480.25
Issue Date:
1910 - 1920

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  • In the first few seconds, the traffic coming in to picture from the right is coming down Lombard Street.

    As the camera pans left, at 00:19 we see the statue of The Duke of Wellington, with the Bank of England behind him.

    jamied 6th Jul 2012
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