Athletic Sports 1936

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Full title reads: "Athletic Sports at Bournville".

Bournville, Birmingham.

Crowds watch from the stadium as runners race around the track at this Birmingham sports meeting. Winner crosses the tape.

MS winner is presented with large cup / trophy.

VS of cycling race...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61255
Sort Number:
36/042 / UNI GAZ 007
Time in/Out:
01:04:20:00 / 01:05:45:00
Canister:
36/42 / UNI GAZ ROLL 7
Film ID:
1905.03
Issue Date:
25/05/1936

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