Everest Heroes Arrive 1953

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The British Everest Expedition arrives in Kathmandu after conquering Everest, Nepal.

GV. Kathmandu. SV. Decorations being prepared. CU. Native nailing decorations to wall. SV. Bunting being put up. GV. Kathmandu. SV. Decorations on building. STV. People walking through streets. STV. Native...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28572
Sort Number:
53/047
Time in/Out:
01:40:35:00 / 01:43:30:00
Canister:
53/47
Film ID:
94.15
Issue Date:
25/06/1953

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