127 "Eights" 1932

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Full title reads: "Mortlake to Putney. 127 'Eights' compete for 'Headship of the River' won by London R.C. for the seventh time!"

Mortlake to Putney, Greater London.

Large number of rowing boats set off on race a wide point on the River Thames. Rowing boats are going up and down the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4870
Sort Number:
32/024
Time in/Out:
01:13:27:00 / 01:15:04:00
Canister:
32/24
Film ID:
667.03
Issue Date:
23/03/1932

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