Belated Thames Swim 1914-1918

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Belated Thames swim. London.

Women's swim race on the Thames River in cold weather -- the race was stopped because of the icy cold water; but here is film of start. CU 4 young women in swimsuits stand-up on rowboat; get into dive position. GV They dive off the boat; several other boats are...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
73524
Sort Number:
ON 156 B
Time in/Out:
01:54:44:00 / 01:55:14:00
Canister:
ON 156 B
Film ID:
1928.43
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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