Bill Mccraken - Irish Footballer 1900-1970

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Various library shots of village early in the 20th century. Still photograph of footballers including Irish player Bill McCraken. VS of an elderly McCraken talking and kicking a ball about in his garden. Interview (mute) by John Stapleton with McCraken. CU of his...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92384
Sort Number:
UN 4642 J
Time in/Out:
01:37:33:00 / 01:42:57:00
Canister:
UN 4642 J
Film ID:
3382.10
Issue Date:
1900 - 1970

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  • "Bill Mccraken" in the title, and "Bill McCraken" in text and tags should read Bill McCracken.

    jamied 13th Sep 2012

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