For The Duke Of York's Trophy AKA For The… 1926

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Chiswick, London.

Title missing, according to the original issue sheet it should read: "FOR THE DUKE OF YORK'S TROPHY. Eliminating trials to find Britain's speediest team for International Motor Boat Race".

L/S of two motor boats whizzing up the River Thames, several barges chugs slowly...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25801
Sort Number:
G 1302
Time in/Out:
01:02:28:00 / 01:05:27:00
Canister:
G 1302
Film ID:
502.03
Issue Date:
14/06/1926

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has many talents, but it is his unique way with words that often receives the most attention. 
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