Audio cassette, Mr W.J. Best, Mr. F.R. Lodge, Mr E. Childs of Holloway White Allom Ltd interviewed by Mr A. G. Self

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1977-09-09
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Audiocassette of interview at Holloway White Allom Ltd (90mins). Recorded on 09/09/1977 by A. G. Self, interviewing Mr W.J. Best, Mr. F.R. Lodge, Mr E. Childs on the subject of interior design of the LNER 'Silver Jubilee' (1935) and 'Coronation' (1937)

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Oral Histories
Object Number:
2019-506
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audio cassette
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Self, A G

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