Birmingham Students' Carnival 1928

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Students in fancy dress and on floats for Birmingham University's Rag Week.

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Various shots of students from Birmingham University in fancy dress, on floats and on foot in the city during their rag carnival. Large crowds watch the parade; the students hold upturned umbrellas...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35167
Sort Number:
G 1550
Time in/Out:
01:49:35:00 / 01:51:14:00
Canister:
G 1550
Film ID:
746.34
Issue Date:
29/10/1928

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