For The Headship Of The River 1928

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Oxford, Oxfordshire.

L/S of two rowing teams of Oxford colleges on a river; spectators line the riverbank. High angle M/S of a large group of supporters running along the bank to keep up with the rowing teams. Several similar shots of the race for 'Headship of the River';...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33721
Sort Number:
G 1480
Time in/Out:
01:05:44:00 / 01:06:39:00
Canister:
G 1480
Film ID:
718.06
Issue Date:
27/02/1928

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