Unemployed Demonstration In Trafalgar Square 1920-1929

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Unemployed Demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London.

Unemployed protest march on London; w/ men from various parts of Britain taking part; c. 1922. Many banners; including 'Determined to See Bonar Law; Premier Must See Us'.

Rally in Trafalgar Square; unemployed listen to agitated...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76482
Sort Number:
ON 322 F
Time in/Out:
01:34:50:00 / 01:35:46:00
Canister:
ON 322 F
Film ID:
2408.22
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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