Record Orders for British Toys

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

49/17

Date Released

28 Feb 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Monty Presents His Skiing Cup
2. 2Science Aids Mothers
3. 3Record Orders for British Toys
4. 4Government Holds Another Seat

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

60,000 overseas buyers are expected at Birmingham’s Toy Fair, where thousands of British-made toys are on display in an effort to capture a world market. A new toy-sized three-wheel car proves a boon to the motorists - running at 100 miles to the gallon at a top speed of 50.

Keywords

Vehicles; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

Birmingham; England

Length of story (in feet)

114

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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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