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Activities at the Sir Robert Jones Memorial Workshop for Cripples - Liverpool
Bookbinding and a bagatelle: training for disabled people in the interwar years.
Charity appeal 1936 26 mins Silent Not rated
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Overview
This fundraising film from the interwar years shows the Memorial Workshop's training programme for disabled people. The film focuses on skills acquired and facilities for the workers, including recreation time with table tennis, cards, and a bagatelle. Please note that this film contains outdated language which may be considered offensive.
Genres
Charity appeal
Certificate
Not rated
Released
1936
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Liverpool
Language
English
Accessibility
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