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1950 A 108 foot long flagpole is delivered to the site of the Festival of Britain
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 15th December 1950
Location: England
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London:
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FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN SITE Flagpole 108ft long brought to Festival Site through the London streets onlorry..Shots Festival site as its building progresses
FLAGPOLE Lorry carrying flagpole 108ft in length thro' London streets to Festival of Britain Site...Escorted by Police
Festival of Britain, exhibitions, celebrations
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