Camera Interviews - The Runner 1927

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Miss Violet Piercey the long-distance record holding runner is featured.

Miss Piercey ran 26 1/2 miles non stop from London to Windsor in record time. Miss Piercey runs in a white jersey and black shorts. Three cyclists accompany her and she is followed by a car. M/S of Miss Piercey running...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
36393
Sort Number:
EP 085
Time in/Out:
01:50:42:00 / 01:52:37:00
Canister:
EP 085
Film ID:
868.23
Issue Date:
12/04/1927

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