To Boom British Goods 1931

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Full title reads: "Birkenhead. To Boom British goods in S. America, Lord Derby christens our latest trade ship 'The British Exhibitor'."

Birkenhead, Merseyside.

Lord Derby on podium with other local dignitaries. He steps forward and cuts the cord holding a bottle of champagne. The...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
13325
Sort Number:
31/062
Time in/Out:
01:39:27:00 / 01:41:42:00
Canister:
31/62
Film ID:
861.25
Issue Date:
02/08/1931

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