Alexandria AKA Magic Carpet Land 1963

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Alexandria, Egypt.

Various shots of a horse and carriage travelling through the streets of Alexandria, past the beaches and Ramla Square. Various shots of Ibrahim mosque and palm trees. The carriage rides towards an ancient castle - Quait Bai Fort. Good shot of the fort.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3335
Sort Number:
CP 432
Time in/Out:
01:00:24:00 / 01:07:56:00
Canister:
CP 432
Film ID:
225.01
Issue Date:
08/04/1963

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