| THE FINEST IN THE COUNTRY New pithead baths are opened at coal mine in Ebbw Vale in Wales. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5509 |
| Catalog #: | 496085 | |
| Clip Number: | 496085-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/88 | |
| Timecode: | 01:08:40 - 01:09:50 | |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, Wales. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening INDUSTRY/MINING: Coal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Wales | |
| Description: | "Ebbw Vale. 'The Finest in the Country'. Lady Beynon opens new pithead baths, erected by Miners Welfare Committee - at a cost of £32,000 - a red letter day for miners, their wives and mothers." Ebbw Vale, Wales. Dignitaries walk past pithead buildings they go up onto small stage. Flowers are presented to Lady Beynon by a young girl. Pan across coal mine, hung with flags and bunting. A group are gathered for the opening of the Pit Baths. A man is making a speech. Pan back across crowd and buildings. | |
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