Eton College Steeplechases 1928

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In a traditional ceremony at Eton College, boys run across fields and jump into a muddy river.

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Eton, Berkshire.

M/S of a large group of boys in white shirts and long shorts getting ready for a race, taking off their blazers and hats. L/S of the massive group of...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33738
Sort Number:
G 1482
Time in/Out:
01:29:05:00 / 01:30:23:00
Canister:
G 1482
Film ID:
718.23
Issue Date:
05/03/1928

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