As In The Olden Days 1928

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Jousting contest and mediaeval processions mark the 2,000th birthday celebrations of the town of Carcassone.

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Carcassone, France.

Various shots show men on horseback in mediaeval costume riding from a castle and taking part in a jousting contest; a large crowd watches...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34950
Sort Number:
G 1523
Time in/Out:
01:39:00:00 / 01:43:35:00
Canister:
G 1523
Film ID:
734.32
Issue Date:
26/07/1928

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