At The "Rock Of Ages" 1931

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Full title reads: "Somerset. At the 'Rock of Ages'. 30,000 people gather in service at famous Burrington Combe - near the crag whose shelter it is said to have inspired famous hymn."

Burrington Combe, Somerset.

Parade of people including a brass band and members of the clergy and religious...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
12630
Sort Number:
31/065
Time in/Out:
01:18:31:00 / 01:19:39:00
Canister:
31/65
Film ID:
863.13
Issue Date:
13/08/1931

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