London: Bombing of Houses of Parliament

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British civilian Libarian to House of Commons account of bombing of Houses of Parliament, London, GB, 10/5/1941

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REEL 1 Account of bombing of Houses of Parliament, London, GB, 10/5/1941: reaction to hearing news of bombing House of Commons; destruction of Debating Chamber; spirit of the House of Commons and how that cannot be destroyed by bombing.

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Category: Sound
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: BBC (Production company)
BBC (recorder)
Kitto, John Vivian (interviewee/speaker)
Production date: 1941-05-13
Dimensions: whole: Duration 3, Number Of Items 1
Catalogue number: 2311

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