Donkey Derby 1955

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Description

Wivelsfield Green, Sussex.

L/S of the Epsom race court. Crowds and cars are seen everywhere. Crowded grandstand can be seen in the background. M/S of the crowd around bookmakers. L/S of the crowds. L/S of the roundabout with a few children enjoying a ride. Low angle M/S of the roundabout. L/S...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
1164
Sort Number:
CP 028
Time in/Out:
01:38:26:00 / 01:40:54:00
Canister:
CP 028
Film ID:
31.16
Issue Date:
11/07/1955

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