Armchair Cyclist 1948

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Banstead, Surrey.

Various shots of engineer Russell Searle getting onto the 'armchair' bicycle he designed, outside a row of Georgian houses. There is a "spacious, adjustable seat" and the pedals are higher and further forward than a regular bike. It does look quite comfortable. He cycles along...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34109
Sort Number:
NP 197
Time in/Out:
01:49:53:00 / 01:50:27:00
Canister:
NP 197
Film ID:
1247.28
Issue Date:
21/06/1948

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