012806
Photograph 012806 Second World War, 1939-1945MOTOR SPIRIT FROM SHALE. THE SHALE CRUSHING PLANT, RETORTS, AND CRACKING PLANT. IN THE DISTANCE IS THE MINERS' CAMP. (NEGATIVE BY TURNER).
012803 Accession Number: 012803
Description
MOTOR SPIRIT FROM SHALE. SHALE MINERS, NEARLY A MILE UNDERGROUND KNOCKING PIT PROPS INTO POSITION TO STRENGTH ROOF OF TUNNEL. (NEGATIVE BY TURNER).
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Accession Number
012803
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
7 July 1942
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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