Record Orders for British Toys

Series

Series Name
Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.
49/17
Date Released
28 Feb 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
60,000 overseas buyers are expected at Birmingham’s Toy Fair, where thousands of British-made toys are on display in an effort to capture a world market. A new toy-sized three-wheel car proves a boon to the motorists - running at 100 miles to the gallon at a top speed of 50.
Keywords
Vehicles; Exhibitions and shows
Locations
Birmingham; England
Length of story (in feet)
114
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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'Record Orders for British Toys', Pathe News Issue No. 49/17, 28 Feb 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/102796 (Accessed 19 Feb 2026)