The Coal Famine 1917

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Bermondsey, London

World War One; home front. Rationing of coal during the 'Coal Famine'. Film of distribution site in Bermondsey; England; where supplies are distributed free to poor people. Line of people stand at right FG; and through a door one can see people get sacks filled; sign on building...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71722
Sort Number:
ON 041 E
Time in/Out:
01:02:47:00 / 01:03:23:00
Canister:
ON 041 E
Film ID:
1864.05
Issue Date:
1917

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