| MILE OF BOOKS The people of Stockton create a 2 mile long line of books for salvage. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7058 |
| Catalog #: | 510601 | |
| Clip Number: | 510601-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 330 | |
| Timecode: | 01:02:43 - 01:03:26 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1942 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Waste Management, Recycling LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Rationing & Shortages | |
| Description: | MILE OF BOOKS The people of Stockton create a 2 mile long line of books for salvage. Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland. C/U of sign reading 'Mile of books, bring your books here'. The mayor starts the line off by placing a book on the street, others add their books to make a long line for salvage. They make a line of 2 miles in two hours, scouts collect the books and carry them off. | |
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