Central News East: 11.01.1985: Thatcher Visit

Summary

Malcolm Brabant report on Margaret Thatcher's visit to Centre for Disabled in Leicester, where she was pelted with eggs.

Year:

1985

Duration:

0:02:07

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Shots of crowds of protestors gathered outside the centre including a 'No Rate Capping' banner. Shots of Margaret Thatcher entering the building as police hold back the egg throwing crowds. View of Thatcher opening the new centre and later we see her on a visit to the Wolsey sock factory in Leicester where she was accompanied by her husband Denis Thatcher. Shot of Thatcher talking to reporters.


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