Child Motorcyclist 1948

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Child motorcyclist.

Wolverhampton, West Midlands.

M/S's of mother bringing 3 year old son George Howard Cole to motorcycle circuit. M/S as he runs up to his small bike. Various shots of his father getting him ready, dissolve to George dressed up as speedway rider including crash helmet....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34025
Sort Number:
NP 173
Time in/Out:
01:55:29:00 / 01:57:22:00
Canister:
NP 173
Film ID:
1241.31
Issue Date:
05/01/1948

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Sport & Leisure Lifestyle & Culture
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Motorcycling

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