Subterranean Archaeologists 1948

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Subterranean archaeologists.

Wookey Hole Cave, Somerset.

M/S of a truck drawing up in the gloom. M/S as the archaeologists get out with their equipment and descend into the caves. Various shots as they establish a base in the cave. M/S as they put on diving outfits. M/S as water drips...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44643
Sort Number:
NP 210
Time in/Out:
01:04:13:00 / 01:07:32:00
Canister:
NP 210
Film ID:
1357.03
Issue Date:
20/09/1948

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