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Book bargain

United Kingdom, 1936
film

Set inside a printing factory in the mid 1930’s, this film documents the production of the London telephone directory. Commencing with the preparation o..

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In touch with the world

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Daily miracle

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Night Mail

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Making books

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North Sea

United Kingdom, 1937
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Shown by request

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A Telephone message for you

United Kingdom, 1945
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Picture paper

United Kingdom, 1946
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News story

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What about the workers

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How to use the telephone

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In a manner of speaking

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People make papers

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Mony a pickle

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In black and white

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Installing printing machinery

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Photo-engraving and letterpress printing

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Morning paper

United Kingdom, 1942
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