An Unofficial Opening 1925

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Item title reads - An unofficial opening. University students anticipate official opening of new £40,000 Union Club with great "rag." Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

M/S as students walk down the street in bright jackets and mortar boards, some have their faces made up to look like clowns....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25112
Sort Number:
G 1186
Time in/Out:
01:14:44:00 / 01:15:28:00
Canister:
G 1186
Film ID:
392.08
Issue Date:
04/05/1925

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