Herne Hill 1946

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Description

Title reads: "Herne Hill".

Herne Hill, London.

Various shots of cycle racing on track. One of the competitors wears a jumper with a swastika on.

Note: this item is not listed on issue sheet for 46/33. It appears to be from a 1930s Gazette (hence appearance of swastika!)....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
45181
Sort Number:
46/033 ?
Time in/Out:
01:46:07:00 / 01:46:53:00
Canister:
46/33 ?
Film ID:
1380.25
Issue Date:

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