| THE COAL FAMINE Distribution of coal supplies to the poor at depots in Bermondsey | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5112 | |
| Catalog #: | 365637 | |
| Clip Number: | 365637-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 41 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:40:51 - 01:41:28 | |
| Location: | Bermondsey, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Coal & Coke INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Crisis LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England WORLD WAR ONE, HOMEFRONT: Rationing & Shortages | |
| Description: | World War One; homefront. Rationing of coal during the "Coal Famine". Film of distribution site in Bermondsey; England; where supplies are distributed free to poor people. Line of people stand at right FG; and through a door one can see people get sacks filled; sign on building about coal. First a young boy; then a woman drag sack out of the building and away. Woman heaves big bag onto a pram/stroller; starts to push it; then she either waves or makes a salute - type gesture. Man helps another woman load sack onto a cart. 2 women prepare to push cart as more women and children watch. Poverty; social services; fuel; charity. | |
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