373 Miles On The Run! 1961

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Item title reads - 373 miles on the run!

First ever run from Edinburgh to London, Walter Hesketh attempts it in 78 hours but comes in four hours later.

High angle shot of Princes Street, Edinburgh. C/U Walter Hesketh zipping up his jacket. C/U of his feet to show he is wearing carpet...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
52958
Sort Number:
61/003
Time in/Out:
02:00:10:00 / 02:01:36:00
Canister:
61/3
Film ID:
1704.29
Issue Date:
09/01/1961

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