Midlands News: 07.11.1967: Bomb Scare At GEM Supermarket

Summary

A bomb scare at the GEM Super Centre store at West Bridgford near Nottingham.

Year:

1967

Duration:

0:00:34

Film type:

Black & White / Mute

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see establishing shots of the GEM superstore and its deserted car park. Police with dogs and a fire engine are seen outside.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

Story number 67-1235. GEM were an American firm. Their British operation was taken over by ASDA. The supermarket in West Bridgford which opened in 1964 is reputed to be the UK's first major out-of-town shopping development.