Thamesmead - Woolwich London 1969

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Woolwich, London

Various good shots taken in the already inhabited part of the Thamesmead housing complex. We see the well designed high rise blocks, lower maisonette buildings, shopping precinct and the complex focal point being the large lake come marina with swans and boats. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
91203
Sort Number:
UN 4562 C
Time in/Out:
01:29:08:00 / 01:41:37:00
Canister:
UN 4562 C
Film ID:
3291.07
Issue Date:
1969

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