The Tide Is Turning! 1931

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Full title reads: "Preston. The Tide is Turning! More orders - busier looms and more employment in Lancashire is always first and sure sign of returning prosperity to our country - so let's 'Tell the World'!!"

Preston, Lancashire.

Good shots of busy textile mill. Lots of women working...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12801
Sort Number:
31/096
Time in/Out:
01:21:15:00 / 01:22:08:00
Canister:
31/96
Film ID:
873.15
Issue Date:
30/11/1931

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