| BUS REPAIRS Women mechanics in London transport bus depot give double decker an overhaul. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7050 | |
| Catalog #: | 510295 | |
| Clip Number: | 510295-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 284 | |
| Timecode: | 01:32:10 - 01:35:30 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Mechanic OCCUPATIONS: Women WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: War Work | |
| Description: | BUS REPAIRS Women mechanics in London transport bus depot give double decker an overhaul. London Various shots of double decker buses on busy street. Various shots of women mechanics in London transport bus depot giving bus an overhaul. The body is removed from the chassis. Various shots of the women cleaning, repairing and refining the engine and other components. The narrator explains before the war these women has ordinary occupations: housewives, shop assistants, domestic servants and even a model. Most wear dungarees (trousers) and turbans. Good shots of teh women operating pieces of machinery. M/S of a group of the women drinking tea. Various shots of women refitting reconditioned parts in bus. Various shots of women making destination blinds. More shots buses on streets. | |
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