A Great Record 1934

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Full title reads: "Morpeth to Newcastle. A Great Record. D. McCleod Wright makes a great 'Come Back' by winning famous Road Race for seventh time."

Morpeth to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Shots of athletes running in road race from Morpeth to Newcastle. Various shots of the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8459
Sort Number:
34/002
Time in/Out:
01:53:49:00 / 01:54:47:00
Canister:
34/2
Film ID:
771.35
Issue Date:
04/01/1934

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