For The Boat Race AKA Boat Race Crew Training… 1920

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Cambridge crew in training in Cambridge for the annual boat race. Full title reads: "FOR THE BOAT RACE - Cambridge crew are first to start active training for the annual 'Battle of the Blues'."

M/S A very cold looking day in the Cambridgeshire countryside. The Cambridge crew carry their boat...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
21637
Sort Number:
G 0633
Time in/Out:
01:23:04:00 / 01:24:07:00
Canister:
G 633
Film ID:
204.17
Issue Date:
15/01/1920

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