Swans Rescued At Wapping 1956

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Swans rescued at Wapping.

MCS of police launches. LS of launches at Wapping Police Station. CU of oily water. Launch arriving. Swan being lifted out of launch (2 shots). RSPCA (Royal Society for the Protection of Animals) girls walking ashore with swans. CU Two girls with swans. CS. of swan's...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77830
Sort Number:
UN 2802 E
Time in/Out:
01:54:41:00 / 01:55:13:00
Canister:
UN 2802 E
Film ID:
2528.31
Issue Date:
1956

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