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1947 Striking transport workers agree to return to work
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1:25Now PlayingDate: 20th January 1947
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Dockland Scene Prior to the Return to Work
ENGLAND: London:
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Mr Arthur Deakin Seen during strike-meeting at the Memorial Hall. Good close-ups
DOCKS Shots from the air of the London Docks
DOCKS Work at a stand still during dockland strike of transport workers. Shots showing empty and deserted docks
MEMORIAL HALL, FARRINGDON ST. Strikers meeting held here, Shots of crowds outside and Mr Arthur Deaking comes out to announce strike at an end
Industrial Relations; Industries, Trades and Crafts
DEAKIN, Arthur CH CBE PC (1890-1955) British trade unionist
Aerial footage, food distribution, labour relations, freighters, longshoremen, lorries, trucks, lorry
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