In Touch - Changes to blind people's lives since the first World War; Blind veterans

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Changes to blind people's lives since the first World War; Blind veteransChanges to blind people's lives since the first World War; Blind veterans

Released On: 05 Aug 2014

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Dr Fred Reid and Robert Baker refect on changes to blind people's lives since Aug 4th 1914

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