6th British Police Walking Championships… 1926

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Full title reads: "6th British Police Walking Championship. P.C. Richards, K. Division, first home for third year in succession and wins cup outright".

Barking to Southend, Greater London and Essex.

Various M/S speed walkers racing down suburban street, followed by men on bicycles....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26262
Sort Number:
G 1332
Time in/Out:
01:04:08:00 / 01:08:13:00
Canister:
G 1332
Film ID:
638.02
Issue Date:
27/09/1926

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