ATV Today: 23.07.1974: Birmingham Bombs

Summary

Fire bombs planted in shops in Birmingham.

Year:

1974

Duration:

0:03:30

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Exterior shots of Maples furnishing store on Corporation Street in Birmingham city centre showing damage caused by fire. Interview with Fire Officer, Commander Charles Newby about the difficulties they faced in controlling the fire. Exterior shots of Levins furniture store at Sparkhill, completely gutted by fire bomb. Interview with Victor Smith, manager of the store who says that there is virtually nothing that can be salvaged. Exterior shots of V.A. Luck timber merchants at Hall Green where several incendiary devices were discovered. Alan Wallcroft interview with Assistant Chief Constable Maurice Buck standing outside Levins about how store owners can help to prevent this sort of attack on their businesses.


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