The Big Blast

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/98
Date Released
7 Dec 1942
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
Limestone quarry at Keighley is prepared for blasting with cans of Amonol explosive. The explosion takes place and workmen examine limestone which has been brought down. Limestone is used in all types of production from steel to textiles and roads.
Local distribution only
Dublin release only
Keywords
Mining
Locations
Yorkshire; Keighley
Length of story (in feet)
130
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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How to cite this record

'The Big Blast', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 42/98, 7 Dec 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99750 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)