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Setting the Thames on Fire

Series

Series Name: Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

12 Jan 1928

Stories in this Issue:

1. Setting the Thames on Fire
2. King Amanullah
3. Varsity Ice Hockey
4. The Fleet of England is Her All-In-All
5. Lieutenant Coughlan

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 5
Summary: Ignition of 2,500 gallons of petrol makes awe-inspiring spectacle during oil danger tests by Port of London Authority.
Keywords: Science and technology
Locations: Grain
Story extras:: Film clip

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'Setting the Thames on Fire', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 1467, 12 Jan 1928. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/86525 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)